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Safest Cities in Queensland

Top 100 cities ranked by safest cities

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Safest Cities — Queensland

1 Brisbane 0.9 per 1K
2 Gold Coast 0.9 per 1K
3 Sunshine Coast 0.9 per 1K
4 Logan City 0.9 per 1K
5 Townsville 0.9 per 1K
6 Cairns 0.9 per 1K
7 Toowoomba 0.9 per 1K
8 Mackay 0.9 per 1K
9 Caloundra 0.9 per 1K
10 Rockhampton 0.9 per 1K
11 Bundaberg 0.9 per 1K
12 Hervey Bay 0.9 per 1K
13 Gladstone 0.9 per 1K
14 Southport 0.9 per 1K
15 Surfers Paradise 0.9 per 1K
16 Buderim 0.9 per 1K
17 Maryborough 0.9 per 1K
18 Caboolture 0.9 per 1K
19 Upper Coomera 0.9 per 1K
20 Robina 0.9 per 1K
21 Forest Lake 0.9 per 1K
22 Gympie 0.9 per 1K
23 North Lakes 0.9 per 1K
24 Morayfield 0.9 per 1K
25 Kirwan 0.9 per 1K
26 Narangba 0.9 per 1K
27 Kallangur 0.9 per 1K
28 Deception Bay 0.9 per 1K
29 Redbank Plains 0.9 per 1K
30 Maroochydore 0.9 per 1K
31 Labrador 0.9 per 1K
32 Mount Isa 0.9 per 1K
33 Capalaba 0.9 per 1K
34 Sunnybank Hills 0.9 per 1K
35 Calamvale 0.9 per 1K
36 Helensvale 0.9 per 1K
37 Nerang 0.9 per 1K
38 Bracken Ridge 0.9 per 1K
39 Pacific Pines 0.9 per 1K
40 The Gap 0.9 per 1K
41 Alexandra Hills 0.9 per 1K
42 Coorparoo 0.9 per 1K
43 Albany Creek 0.9 per 1K
44 Carindale 0.9 per 1K
45 Warwick 0.9 per 1K
46 Eight Mile Plains 0.9 per 1K
47 Palm Beach 0.9 per 1K
48 Springfield Lakes 0.9 per 1K
49 Rochedale South 0.9 per 1K
50 Emerald 0.9 per 1K
51 Inala 0.9 per 1K
52 Varsity Lakes 0.9 per 1K
53 Victoria Point 0.9 per 1K
54 Redland Bay 0.9 per 1K
55 Cleveland 0.9 per 1K
56 Thornlands 0.9 per 1K
57 Runcorn 0.9 per 1K
58 Birkdale 0.9 per 1K
59 Ormeau 0.9 per 1K
60 Burleigh Waters 0.9 per 1K
61 Marsden 0.9 per 1K
62 Burpengary 0.9 per 1K
63 Mudgeeraba 0.9 per 1K
64 Eagleby 0.9 per 1K
65 Coomera 0.9 per 1K
66 Jimboomba 0.9 per 1K
67 Dalby 0.9 per 1K
68 Ashgrove 0.9 per 1K
69 Wynnum 0.9 per 1K
70 Woodridge 0.9 per 1K
71 New Farm 0.9 per 1K
72 Moranbah 0.9 per 1K
73 Crestmead 0.9 per 1K
74 Elanora 0.9 per 1K
75 Wellington Point 0.9 per 1K
76 Gracemere 0.9 per 1K
77 Wynnum West 0.9 per 1K
78 Aspley 0.9 per 1K
79 Mermaid Waters 0.9 per 1K
80 Indooroopilly 0.9 per 1K
81 Carrara 0.9 per 1K
82 Ashmore 0.9 per 1K
83 Nundah 0.9 per 1K
84 Oxenford 0.9 per 1K
85 Manly West 0.9 per 1K
86 Mount Gravatt East 0.9 per 1K
87 Shailer Park 0.9 per 1K
88 Nambour 0.9 per 1K
89 Bowen 0.9 per 1K
90 Warner 0.9 per 1K
91 Annerley 0.9 per 1K
92 Tewantin 0.9 per 1K
93 Hope Island 0.9 per 1K
94 Mountain Creek 0.9 per 1K
95 Tarragindi 0.9 per 1K
96 Burleigh Heads 0.9 per 1K
97 Regents Park 0.9 per 1K
98 Camp Hill 0.9 per 1K
99 Toowong 0.9 per 1K
100 Urangan 0.9 per 1K

The safest cities in Queensland have the lowest violent crime rates, making them attractive to families and individuals seeking secure communities. Brisbane leads with just 0.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

Low crime rates are associated with multiple factors including strong community bonds, well-funded police departments, economic stability, and high levels of education and employment. These cities often have active neighborhood watch programs and community policing initiatives.

Safety is consistently ranked as one of the top priorities for families choosing where to live. The cities on this list demonstrate that low crime and high quality of life often go hand in hand with strong economic conditions and community engagement.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Brisbane has just 0.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents — well below the national average of about 4.0.
  • 2. The safest cities tend to have strong economies, high education levels, and active community engagement programs.
  • 3. Property crime rates in these cities are typically low as well, with most ranking below the national average across all crime categories.

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