Crime and safety analysis based on 115 blocks and 5,830 residents. SEIFA score 860 (higher disadvantage)
Total crime rate 18,723 per 100,000 residents. Violent crime: 1 in 41. Property crime: 1 in 31.
Is Wyong safe? No. Crime is elevated at 18,723 per 100,000, with substantial drug-related offences creating compound security concerns. Crime varies 43 times across blocks, creating pockets of acute danger. The 43x variation suggests neighbourhoods exist where safety is more achievable, but baseline risk remains high throughout.
The highest-crime streets are Church Street, Rose Street, Pollock Avenue, Anzac Avenue, Railway Square, and Cape Road. These areas average 11,545 offences per 100,000 in commercial blocks. Violent crime reaches 1,903 per 100,000, property crime 4,330 per 100,000, and crucially, drugs at 1,979 per 100,000. Drugs are a significant criminal presence in Wyong's hotspots, suggesting supply networks and related crime. This is different from standard property crime.
The safest residential streets are also Pollock Avenue, Johns Road, Pacific Highway, Panonia Road, and Jensen Road. These areas average 3,313 offences per 100,000. Violent crime is 564 per 100,000, property crime 1,146 per 100,000, and drugs 768 per 100,000. Even safe streets show elevated drug-related crime compared to better suburbs. The drug issue permeates Wyong.
The 43x variation means buyers choosing the wrong block face 11 times more crime. Commercial blocks are 3.5 times more dangerous than residential areas. This differential is substantial and avoidable with careful site selection.
Wyong has 5,830 residents, SEIFA of 860, and weekly income of $1,100. Public housing is 9.4%, welfare dependency is 19.9%, and 24% rent. These demographics indicate significant disadvantage. This is a vulnerable community with limited financial buffers and substantial reliance on welfare support.
For buyers, Wyong requires careful street selection and honest assessment of risk tolerance. The quietest residential areas offer meaningful protection. But the suburb carries inherent crime risk, particularly drug-related offences. Consider whether the area's other attributes justify living with elevated crime exposure. Families with children may reasonably conclude they do not.
| Category | Wyong | NSW Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,421 | 800 |
| Property crime | 3,240 | 3,500 |
| Drug offences | 3,842 | 600 |
| Public order | 529 | 800 |
Rates per 100,000 residents. Source: BOCSAR, Victoria Police, QPS.
| Metric | Wyong |
|---|---|
| Public housing | 9.4% |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| Welfare dependent | 19.9% |
| SEIFA disadvantage | 860 |
| Median household income | $1,100/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 Wyong falls on.
The full Wyong report includes block-level growth forecasts, the streets where crime is costing owners money, and the streets where it is not.
Which Streets in Wyong Are Affected?