Howqua, VIC
In 2026, police recorded 2 offences in Howqua, or 12.7 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.14× the VIC rate.
Howqua has about 158 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2026
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Drug offences
6.3 / 1,000
VIC 5.0
· National 5.9
Public order & weapons
6.3 / 1,000
VIC 4.5
· National 3.2
View as table
| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug offences | Drug use and possession | 1 | 6.33 | 4.12 |
| Public order & weapons | Weapons and explosives offences | 1 | 6.33 | 2.55 |
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
- Barjarg0.0 km not ranked compare
- Boorolite0.0 km not ranked compare
- Bridge Creek0.0 km not ranked compare
- Gaffneys Creek0.0 km not ranked compare
- Goughs Bay0.0 km 3 compare
- Howes Creek0.0 km not ranked compare
- Howqua Hills0.0 km not ranked compare
- Howqua Inlet0.0 km not ranked compare
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $1,875/week | higher than 69% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,192/month | higher than 26% |
| Homes that are rented | 0% | higher than 6% |
| Owned outright | 13% | higher than 1% |
| Social housing | 0% | higher than 35% |
| Average household size | 2.5 people | higher than 53% |
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.
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | +1.5% | higher than 42% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +0.0% | higher than 11% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 11 | higher than 15% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 2.9 | higher than 37% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Benalla Surrounds”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Howqua
What is the crime rate in Howqua?
In 2026, 2 offences were recorded in Howqua, or 12.7 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.1× the VIC rate of 89.1.
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.