In Victoria, 39.3% of prisoners released during 2021–22 returned to prison within two years (to 2023–24). This rate is slightly lower than the Australian rate of 43.0%. The Northern Territory had the highest rate at 60.3%, and South Australia had the lowest rate at 28.2%.
Percentage of prisoners released during 2021–22 who returned to prison within two years
Hover over a bar in the graph to display the percentage of prisoners who returned to corrective services for each state and territory. The vertical line shows the national rate.
| Jurisdiction | Percentage of prisoners returning to prison |
|---|---|
| Northern Territory | 60.3% |
| Tasmania | 51.3% |
| New South Wales | 48.8% |
| Queensland | 41.9% |
| Victoria | 39.3% |
| Australian Capital Territory | 34.2% |
| Western Australia | 30.8% |
| South Australia | 28.2% |
| Australia | 43.0% |
Source: Australian Productivity Commission, Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision, Report on Government Services 2025, Part C, Table CA.4 (2025).
