In June 2024, Victoria had the lowest imprisonment rate in Australia at 107.6 prisoners per 100,000 adults. Between 2023 and 2024, Victoria’s imprisonment rate decreased by 11.0%, from 120.9 prisoners per 100,000 adults, whereas the national imprisonment rate increased by 2.9%, from 202.3 prisoners per 100,000 adults to 208.2.
Imprisonment rate per 100,000 adults for each Australian state and territory
Hover over a bar in the graph to display the imprisonment rate and the number imprisoned for each state and territory. The vertical line shows the national rate.
| Jurisdiction | Imprisonment rate per 100,000 adults |
|---|---|
| Northern Territory | 1,182.0 |
| Western Australia | 339.9 |
| Queensland | 250.9 |
| South Australia | 223.8 |
| New South Wales | 194.0 |
| Tasmania | 173.5 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 112.6 |
| Victoria | 107.6 |
| Australia | 208.2 |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics Prisoners in Australia (2024).
