In June 2025, Victoria had the second-lowest imprisonment rate in Australia at 118.2 prisoners per 100,000 adults. Between 2024 and 2025, Victoria’s imprisonment rate increased 9.9%. During the same period, the national rate increased 3.9%, from 208.2 prisoners per 100,000 adults to 216.4.
Imprisonment rate for each Australian state and territory
| Jurisdiction | Imprisonment rate per 100,000 adults |
|---|---|
| Northern Territory | 1,419.4 |
| Western Australia | 357.1 |
| Queensland | 255.0 |
| South Australia | 224.8 |
| New South Wales | 194.3 |
| Tasmania | 172.1 |
| Victoria | 118.2 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 112.0 |
| Australia | 216.4 |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics Prisoners in Australia (2025).
