Suburb · VIC · 2026 data

Parwan, VIC

In 2026, police recorded 57 offences in Parwan, or 303.2 per 1,000 residents. That is 3.4× the VIC rate.

188 residents · estimated 78.3 km² -14.9% vs 2025
Not ranked

Parwan has about 188 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.

All offences
57
2026 · ▼ -14.9%
Crimes / 1,000
303.2
VIC avg 89.1
Violent / 1,000
37.2
7 offences · avg 13.7
Property / 1,000
202.1
38 offences · avg 51.3
Harm-focused / 1,000
271.3
excl. justice & regulatory · avg 74.5
Violent crime, roughly
1 in 27residents per year
VIC: 1 in 73
Property crime, roughly
1 in 5residents per year
VIC: 1 in 19

By crime type, 2026

Parwan VIC average Line = 2021–2026

Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.

Crimes against the person

37.2 / 1,000 VIC 13.7 · National 17.5
Assault and related offences
21.28
2.8×
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
10.64
5.0×
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
5.32
5.7×

Property & deception

202.1 / 1,000 VIC 51.3 · National 49.7
Theft
143.62
4.3×
Property damage
21.28
3.2×
Burglary/Break and enter
15.96
2.8×
Arson
10.64
20.5×
Deception
10.64
2.3×

Drug offences

21.3 / 1,000 VIC 5.0 · National 5.9
Drug use and possession
15.96
3.9×
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
5.32
16.1×

Public order & weapons

10.6 / 1,000 VIC 4.5 · National 3.2
Weapons and explosives offences
5.32
2.1×
Public nuisance offences
5.32
6.7×

Justice procedures

26.6 / 1,000 VIC 14.4 · National 10.3 administrative
Breaches of orders
15.96
1.3×
Justice procedures
10.64
5.1×

Traffic, regulatory & other

5.3 / 1,000 VIC 0.2 · National 0.1 administrative
Transport regulation offences
5.32
76.0×
View as table
GroupOffence typeCountPer 1,000VIC per 1,000
Crimes against the personAssault and related offences421.287.48
Crimes against the personStalking, harassment and threatening behaviour210.642.15
Crimes against the personDangerous and negligent acts endangering people15.320.94
Property & deceptionTheft27143.6233.72
Property & deceptionProperty damage421.286.74
Property & deceptionBurglary/Break and enter315.965.73
Property & deceptionArson210.640.52
Property & deceptionDeception210.644.61
Drug offencesDrug use and possession315.964.12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugs15.320.33
Public order & weaponsWeapons and explosives offences15.322.55
Public order & weaponsPublic nuisance offences15.320.80
Justice proceduresBreaches of orders315.9612.35
Justice proceduresJustice procedures210.642.09
Traffic, regulatory & otherTransport regulation offences15.320.07

Trend

TotalViolentPropertydashed = projection
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Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.

Vs state & national

per 1,000 residents
ParwanState
All offences
Parwan
303.2
State
89.1
Violent
Parwan
37.2
State
13.7
Property
Parwan
202.1
State
51.3

Nearby suburbs

  1. Balliang0.0 km not ranked compare
  2. Bacchus Marsh0.0 km 89 compare
  3. Balliang East0.0 km not ranked compare
  4. Coimadai0.0 km 21 compare
  5. Darley0.0 km 48 compare
  6. Glenmore0.0 km not ranked compare
  7. Hopetoun Park0.0 km 39 compare
  8. Long Forest0.0 km 38 compare

Housing, rent and growth

Housing & rent

ABS Census 2021

Median rent is 15% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark

MeasureValuevs other VIC suburbs
Median rent$238/week higher than 41%
Median household income$1,541/week higher than 47%
Rent as a share of income15% higher than 38%
Median mortgage repayment$2,167/month higher than 86%
Homes that are rented20% higher than 73%
Owned outright51% higher than 71%
Social housing0% higher than 35%
Average household size2.6 people higher than 63%

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
MeasureValuevs other VIC areas
Population growth, 5 years
2020–2025
+4.7% higher than 66%
Population growth, last year
2024–2025
+0.9% higher than 51%
New homes approved, 12 months
12 months to Aug 2026
35 higher than 41%
New homes approved per 1,000 residents
12 months to Aug 2026
5.2 higher than 63%

ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Bacchus Marsh 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 Parwan

What is the crime rate in Parwan?

In 2026, 57 offences were recorded in Parwan, or 303.2 per 1,000 residents. That is 3.4× the VIC rate of 89.1.

What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Parwan?

Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 27 for violent crime and 1 in 5 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.