Crime and safety analysis based on 42 blocks and 10,359 residents. SEIFA score 910 (higher disadvantage)
Total crime rate 52,997 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime: 1 in 50. Property crime: 1 in 17.
Haymarket is an inner-city Sydney suburb with elevated crime driven by high density and commercial intensity. Crime clusters sharply around specific streets.
The highest crime streets include Eddy Avenue, Rawson Place, George Street, Lee Street, Pitt Street, and Darling Drive. These are the main retail, hospitality, and transport corridors. Commercial blocks average 14,981 crimes per 100,000, with property crime at 5,705, violent crime at 2,107, and drugs at 2,775. The drug count is notably elevated, reflecting Sydney CBD pressure. The overall crime rate reaches 52,997 per 100,000, the highest in this batch of suburbs, reflecting inner city conditions.
The safest streets are away from the main roads. Ultimo Road, Goulburn Street, Pitt Street, Thomas Street, Quay Street, and Castlereagh Street show lower rates. Residential areas average 7,167 crimes per 100,000, with property crime at 2,564, violent crime at 951, and drugs at 1,618. While still elevated compared to regional suburbs, these areas are significantly safer than the main commercial strips. The commercial to residential gap is 2.1 times.
Crime variation across Haymarket is 13-fold, the smallest spread in this analysis. This indicates that while locations differ, the entire suburb operates at elevated crime levels. There is no truly "safe" pocket as one might find in regional towns.
Haymarket has a population of 10,359 with a SEIFA score of 910. Public housing is negligible at 0.2 per cent, welfare dependency at 14.7 per cent, and renters at 64 per cent. Weekly income averages $1,930, the highest in this batch. The Hip score of 78.0 is strong. This is an affluent, high-density inner-city neighbourhood.
For buyers, Haymarket offers what it is: an inner-city location with corresponding crime levels. The crime rates are high by suburban standards but normal for central Sydney. The key is understanding that this is fundamentally different from regional suburbs. Buyers comfortable with urban density and preferring walkability and CBD access should focus on residential streets away from the main commercial corridors.
41 blocks in Haymarket. Northern 20% shown with crime data. Grey blocks require the full report.
| Category | Haymarket | NSW Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,018 | 800 |
| Property crime | 5,880 | 3,500 |
| Drug offences | 5,638 | 600 |
| Public order | 2,743 | 800 |
Rates per 100,000 residents. Source: BOCSAR, Victoria Police, QPS.
| Metric | Haymarket |
|---|---|
| Public housing | 0.2% |
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| Welfare dependent | 14.7% |
| SEIFA disadvantage | 910 |
| Median household income | $1,930/wk |
Source: ABS Census 2021.
Some high-crime suburbs grow faster than their quiet neighbours. Others do not. The difference depends on what is driving the crime. We studied 14,000 suburbs to find out which side Haymarket falls on.
The full Haymarket report includes block-level growth forecasts, the streets where crime is costing owners money, and the streets where it is not.
Which Streets in Haymarket Are Affected?