Crime and safety analysis based on 92 blocks and 5,611 residents. SEIFA score 830 (higher disadvantage)
Total crime rate 18,514 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime: 1 in 33. Property crime: 1 in 11.
Manunda presents significant crime risk concentrated in specific streets and a prominent commercial zone. The geographic breakdown is decisive.
The highest crime streets include Anderson Street, Charles Street, West Street, Fearnley Street, Mylchreest Street, and English Street. Property crime dominates at roughly 9,000 per 100,000 people across the suburb, but commercial areas amplify this substantially. Commercial blocks average 23,167 crimes per 100,000, a striking 6-fold difference from residential areas. The commercial crime breakdown shows property at 10,087, violent crime at 2,822, drugs at 4,327, and public order at 3,697. This suggests retail theft, burglary, and drug activity concentrated in the commercial precinct.
The safest streets are in residential zones away from commercial activity. McLachlan Street, Gatton Street, Cannon Street, English Street, Behan Street, and Hoare Street show lower rates. Residential areas average 3,887 crimes per 100,000, with property crime at 1,606, violent crime at 666, and drugs at 635. The residential breakdown offers meaningful safety relative to the commercial hotspots.
The crime variation is significant at 14-fold across the suburb. This spread indicates that a buyer choosing a quiet residential street can reduce exposure substantially compared to those near commercial areas. The geographic concentration allows buyers to make informed decisions.
Manunda has a population of 5,611 with a SEIFA score of 830, indicating moderate disadvantage. Public housing comprises 9.9 per cent, welfare dependency affects 20.1 per cent, and renters account for 30 per cent. Weekly income averages $1,070 and the Hip score is 68.0. This is a mixed neighbourhood with working class character.
For property buyers and residents, the strategy is straightforward. Manunda is best suited for those willing to stay in quieter residential pockets away from West Street and the commercial core. The 6-fold gap between commercial and residential areas makes location choice critical. This is manageable risk with the right address.
| Category | Manunda | QLD Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 3,051 | 900 |
| Property crime | 9,000 | 3,800 |
| Drug offences | 1,777 | 800 |
| Public order | 1,120 | 900 |
Rates per 100,000 residents. Source: BOCSAR, Victoria Police, QPS.
| Metric | Manunda |
|---|---|
| Public housing | 9.9% |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| Welfare dependent | 20.1% |
| SEIFA disadvantage | 830 |
| Median household income | $1,070/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 Manunda falls on.
The full Manunda report includes block-level growth forecasts, the streets where crime is costing owners money, and the streets where it is not.
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