Recent data from Budget Direct has shed light on the state of home security across Australia, highlighting significant disparities among states and suburbs in terms of alarm system installations. According to Budget Direct’s Home Insurance quote data spanning the past five years, as of Jan. 1, 2023, Western Australia was the frontrunner in home security practices.
Among homeowners who received home insurance quotes from Budget Direct, 63.17% in Western Australia reported having a security alarm installed, surpassing New South Wales at 53.06% and Victoria at 51.76%. Conversely, Tasmania recorded the lowest percentage with only 30.59% of homeowners reporting to have alarm systems installed, closely followed by Queensland at 33.80%.
Jonathan Kerr, Budget Direct’s chief growth officer, underscored the relevance of these findings amidst rising concerns over home security nationwide.
“It’s no surprise that people are wanting to feel more secure. As we’ve been seeing on the news, home invasions and break-ins are increasing at an alarming rate,” Kerr said.
The report also identified specific suburbs with the highest prevalence of residential alarm systems. Launceston in Tasmania emerged at the forefront, with 5.18% of homeowners obtaining a home insurance quote in the suburb to have an alarm system installed in their home. According to a news release, this statistics aligns with recent crime data showing a 5.7% increase in property-related offenses in Tasmania, as revealed in the Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management’s most recent Crime Statistics Supplement.
In the Australian Capital Territory, Dunlop led with 4.06% of homeowners reporting alarm systems, reflecting a proactive approach to residential security. Across other states, notable suburbs included Armadale in Western Australia (2.07%), Mawson Lakes in South Australia (1.74%), Hoppers Crossing in Victoria (1.48%), Kellyville in New South Wales (1.34%), and Goodna in Queensland (0.57%).
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