Crime & Disadvantage Ultimo NSW 2007

Crime & Safety in Ultimo NSW 2007: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Ultimo

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Ultimo

8.3

Sydney

75.3

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	59.5%	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 18.1 residents	Top 35%	304% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 161 residents	Bottom 29%	78% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 197 residents	Bottom 26%	81% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Ultimo

Ultimo Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

Sample Graphic

The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Ultimo

15.5%

Sydney

13.6%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alienation level	5.7	Top 11%	Data for Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	1.1%	Top 31%	96% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,170	Bottom 31%	55% to Dec 2019
Public housing	3.3%	Top 10%	30% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 42%	37% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	56	Bottom 37%	61% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Ultimo

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Ultimo

45.0

Sydney

34.8

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	13.0%	Bottom 25%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 37.9 residents	Bottom 40%	90% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	44	Top 21%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	1 incident per 6,100 residents	Bottom 0%	to Dec 2021