Crime and safety analysis based on 37 blocks and 3,462 residents. SEIFA score 870 (higher disadvantage)
Total crime rate 30,445 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime: 1 in 39. Property crime: 1 in 7.
Redbank is a challenging location with elevated crime rates and significant socioeconomic disadvantage. The crime rate reaches 30,445 per 100,000 residents across just 122 blocks. For a suburb of 3,462 people, this indicates concentrated crime rather than dispersed risk.
High-crime streets form the core of Redbank's safety concerns. Brisbane Road, Church Street, Montgomery Street, Mine Street, Weedman Street, and Francis Street dominate the statistics. Property crime leads at 14,494 per 100,000 residents. Violence is also elevated at 2,591 per 100,000. Drug-related offences reach 3,117 per 100,000, notably high for a small suburb. These streets experience complex, overlapping crime types rather than simple property theft.
Safer pockets exist but are limited. Venice Crescent, Saridakis Court, Mair Drive, Kruger Parade, and Eagle Street show lower crime rates. These residential streets maintain distance from the main commercial strips. However, even the safest streets in Redbank exceed crime rates of most comparable suburbs' average blocks.
Crime varies 57 times between the safest and most dangerous blocks. This extreme range underscores Redbank's volatile micro-geography. Some blocks face crime rates five times higher than their immediate neighbours. The 57-fold variation is among the highest observed, reflecting deep spatial inequality within the suburb.
Redbank faces substantial disadvantage. SEIFA ranks at 870, signalling significant socioeconomic pressure. Median household income sits at just 1,320 dollars per week, notably low. Welfare dependence reaches 18.1 percent. Renters comprise 48 percent of households, indicating housing stress. Public housing comprises only 1.9 percent, suggesting limited government intervention despite evident need.
Buyers should approach Redbank cautiously. The suburb shows multiple risk factors: high crime, concentrated disadvantage, and limited safe zones. Investment may suit those targeting rental yields in emerging areas, but personal safety requires careful site selection and realistic expectations.
| Category | Redbank (Qld) | QLD Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,591 | 900 |
| Property crime | 14,494 | 3,800 |
| Drug offences | 3,117 | 800 |
| Public order | 2,753 | 900 |
Rates per 100,000 residents. Source: BOCSAR, Victoria Police, QPS.
| Metric | Redbank (Qld) |
|---|---|
| Public housing | 1.9% |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| Welfare dependent | 18.1% |
| SEIFA disadvantage | 870 |
| Median household income | $1,320/wk |
Source: ABS Census 2021.
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