Foster, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 120 offences in Foster, or 58.7 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.66× the VIC rate.
Higher weighted crime rate than 44% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026).
Higher = more crime. Severity-weighted rate per resident · method v2026.07
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Crimes against the person
14.7 / 1,000
VIC 13.7
· National 17.5
Property & deception
30.3 / 1,000
VIC 51.3
· National 49.7
Drug offences
0.5 / 1,000
VIC 5.0
· National 5.9
Public order & weapons
3.4 / 1,000
VIC 4.5
· National 3.2
Justice procedures
9.8 / 1,000
VIC 14.4
· National 10.3
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | Other crimes against the person | 11 | 5.38 | 0.00 |
| Crimes against the person | Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour | 9 | 4.40 | 2.15 |
| Crimes against the person | Assault and related offences | 7 | 3.42 | 7.48 |
| Crimes against the person | Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people | 3 | 1.47 | 0.94 |
| Property & deception | Theft | 30 | 14.68 | 33.72 |
| Property & deception | Property damage | 13 | 6.36 | 6.74 |
| Property & deception | Burglary/Break and enter | 9 | 4.40 | 5.73 |
| Property & deception | Deception | 8 | 3.91 | 4.61 |
| Property & deception | Arson | 2 | 0.98 | 0.52 |
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | 1 | 0.49 | 4.12 |
| Public order & weapons | Weapons and explosives offences | 3 | 1.47 | 2.55 |
| Public order & weapons | Disorderly and offensive conduct | 2 | 0.98 | 1.07 |
| Public order & weapons | Public nuisance offences | 2 | 0.98 | 0.80 |
| Justice procedures | Breaches of orders | 13 | 6.36 | 12.35 |
| Justice procedures | Justice procedures | 7 | 3.42 | 2.09 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
- Bennison0.0 km not ranked compare
- Boolarong0.0 km not ranked compare
- Foster North0.0 km not ranked compare
- Mount Best0.0 km not ranked compare
- Turtons Creek0.0 km not ranked compare
- Wilsons Promontory0.0 km not ranked compare
- Wonga0.0 km not ranked compare
- Woorarra West0.0 km not ranked compare
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021Median rent is 25% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $240/week | higher than 42% |
| Median household income | $975/week | higher than 10% |
| Rent as a share of income | 25% | higher than 88% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,348/month | higher than 38% |
| Homes that are rented | 20% | higher than 73% |
| Owned outright | 56% | higher than 82% |
| Social housing | 4% | higher than 93% |
| Average household size | 2.0 people | higher than 11% |
2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.
Common questions about Foster
Is Foster a high-crime area?
Foster falls in the “average crime” band: Higher weighted crime rate than 44% of 1,069 ranked VIC suburbs (2026). Rankings use a severity-weighted rate per resident, so serious offences count more than minor ones.
What is the crime rate in Foster?
In 2026, 120 offences were recorded in Foster, or 58.7 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.7× the VIC rate of 89.1.
What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Foster?
Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 68 for violent crime and 1 in 33 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.