Crime & Disadvantage West Ballina NSW 2478

Crime & Safety in West Ballina NSW 2478: Is it safe?

Safety Score in West Ballina

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

West Ballina

87.5

Richmond

90.7

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	62.1%	Top 41%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 22.8 residents	Top 38%	25% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 115 residents	Bottom 35%	34% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 115 residents	Bottom 36%	34% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in West Ballina

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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

West Ballina

19.2%

Richmond

18.5%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Alienation level	5.2	Top 26%	3% to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	3.3%	Top 8%	162% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$5,960	Bottom 21%	42% to Dec 2019
Public housing	6.3%	Top 5%	13% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.2%	Bottom 44%	32% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	1,360	Top 2%	10% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in West Ballina

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

West Ballina

48.0

Richmond

47.0

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Richmond	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	16.0%	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 120 residents	Bottom 29%	74% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	30	Top 25%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021

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