Crime & Disadvantage Walgett NSW 2832

Crime & Safety in Walgett NSW 2832: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Walgett

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

Walgett

74.7

Far West NSW and Orana

77.4

Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 10.3 residents	Top 31%	94% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 13.7 residents	Bottom 47%	8% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 13.9 residents	Bottom 47%	14% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Walgett

Walgett 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

Walgett

18.1%

Far West NSW and Orana

18.7%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
Alienation level	5.9	Top 9%	11% to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	5.1%	Top 4%	80% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$7,660	Top 13%	12% to Dec 2019
Public housing	8.1%	Top 4%	30% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.2%	Bottom 47%	5% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	91	Bottom 44%	43% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Walgett

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

Walgett

48.0

Far West NSW and Orana

39.6

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Far West NSW and Orana	Trend
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 16.8 residents	Bottom 42%	76% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	60	Top 18%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021