In June 2023, Victoria’s rate of community-based sentences stood at 203.5 people per 100,000 adults. This is the lowest rate in Australia.
The Australian Capital Territory had the second-lowest rate at 208.0 people per 100,000 adults. The national average was substantially higher at 389.4 people per 100,000 adults. The highest rates were in the Northern Territory (733.6 per 100,000 adults) and New South Wales (546.3 per 100,000 adults).
Different community-based sentences are available in different states and territories. The count of community-based sentences includes non-custodial orders managed by adult corrective services in each state and territory.
The count of community-based sentences includes people on restricted movement orders, reparations (fine options and community service), supervision in the community, parole, bail, sentenced probation orders and post-sentence supervision orders. It also includes people with breached orders or suspended orders in jurisdictions except Victoria and Tasmania.
The count of people serving community-based sentences is taken from the number recorded on the first day of the month.
Rate of people serving community-based sentences in each Australian state and territory
Hover over a bar in the graph to display the rate and number of people serving community-based sentences for each state and territory. The vertical line shows the national rate.
| Jurisdiction | Rate per 100,000 adults |
|---|---|
| Northern Territory | 733.6 |
| New South Wales | 546.3 |
| Queensland | 448.5 |
| Tasmania | 427.3 |
| South Australia | 356.3 |
| Western Australia | 276.6 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 208.0 |
| Victoria | 203.5 |
| Australia | 389.4 |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Corrective Services, Australia (June Quarter 2023).
