In 2024–25, Victoria had the lowest rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in detention in Australia. In 2024–25, the rate in Victoria was 35.1 per 10,000 children and young people aged 10 to 17, up from 33.9 in 2023–24. That is 7.6 times the rate for other Victorian children and young people in detention.
Note: Data is based on the count of unique persons aged 10 to 17 (or aged 12 to 17 in the Australian Capital Territory) in youth detention at any time during the year.
Rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in detention
| Jurisdiction | Rate per 10,000 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people | Rate per 10,000 for other Australian children and young people | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 310.6 | 19.8 | 15.7 |
| Northern Territory | 278.4 | 6.2 | 45.1 |
| Western Australia | 258.3 | 9.7 | 26.5 |
| South Australia | 191.6 | 9.1 | 21.1 |
| Queensland | 141.7 | 6.2 | 22.9 |
| New South Wales | 124.2 | 8.5 | 14.7 |
| Tasmania | 39.4 | 9.6 | 4.1 |
| Victoria | 35.1 | 4.6 | 7.6 |
| Australia | 149.9 | 7.3 | 20.5 |
Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Youth Justice, supplementary tables S83b (2026).
