Crime is dropping but prices haven't moved yet. These suburbs have improving BOCSAR data at prices below the regional median. Historically, prices tend to follow safety improvements within 12-18 months.
Newcastle
Crime improving · Below median · Newcastle has improving crime and prices below regional median. Historical pattern: safety improvement precedes price catch-up.
Waratah
Crime improving · +7.4% YoY · Waratah has improving crime and prices +7.4% growth. Historical pattern: safety improvement precedes price catch-up.
North Lambton
Crime improving · +19.8% YoY · North Lambton has improving crime and prices +19.8% growth. Historical pattern: safety improvement precedes price catch-up.
Computed weekly from council development registers, NSW sales records and BOCSAR crime data Updated 2026-09-14
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