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April 2026 Safer Ballarat Update

1 May 2026

Engagement overview

  • 15 visitors engaged with the project
  • More than 66% of respondents reported spaces that make them feel unsafe

Who we heard from

  • Majority women >66%
  • Even spread of ages between 26 - 75
  • Good representation from the LGBTQIA+ community and persons with a disability or chronic health condition

Top safety concerns

  • Environmental
    • Traffic concerns (walking & crossing safety/unsafe pedestrian zones & narrow or missing footpaths) <60%
    • Graffiti / looks dirty >20%
    • Poor lighting >20%
  • Social
    • Unpredictable behaviour of others >53%
    • Antisocial behaviour of others 46%

Top safe locations

  • Ballarat East
  • Reasons:
    • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
    • Opportunity to connect with other

Community members can continue to report multiple locations. The Safer Ballarat mapping project remains open for contributions.

Infographic showing Safter Ballarat April 2026 statistics as listed in the text above.