Australia
Frequently asked questions about prisons and jails in Australia
Answers based on real directory data about the prisons, jails and detention centers in Australia: how many there are, who runs them, how to find them and how to get in touch.
How many prisons and detention centers are there in Australia?
The directory lists 135 facilities in Australia, spread across 9 states and territories and 76 localities. The regions with the most facilities are New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria. By type: Prisons and penitentiaries (104), Juvenile detention centers (16), Immigration detention (5), Local and county jails (5), Women's prisons (4), Forensic psychiatric facilities (1). These are the facilities mapped as such in OpenStreetMap, so the figure may not include every real facility.
Who runs the prisons in Australia?
In Australia, prisons are run by the corrective services of each state and territory. The profiles for Australia name these responsible bodies: Corrections Victoria (4), Corrective Services NSW (2), Queensland Corrective Services (2), Serco (2), NSW Department of Justice (1). This comes from the open source and is only shown when it exists.
How do I find a prison by town in Australia?
Choose the region or state first, then the municipality, and open the facility profile. For example, New South Wales has 46 facilities; within that region, Sydney has 18 facilities. If you already know the name of the facility, use the search box on the home page.
What types of correctional facilities are there in Australia?
In Australia the directory distinguishes these categories: Prisons and penitentiaries (104), Juvenile detention centers (16), Immigration detention (5), Local and county jails (5), Women's prisons (4), Forensic psychiatric facilities (1). Each type has its own regime, and who may visit and which procedures apply also vary.
How do I contact or visit a correctional facility in Australia?
The directory lists 135 facilities in Australia. Of these, 25 show a phone number, 30 an official website, 3 an email address and 0 visiting hours. Visiting hours and requirements are set by each prison administration and change often: always confirm them by phone or on the official website before you travel.
Is the prison data for Australia official and reliable?
It is not official: it comes from OpenStreetMap, an open collaborative project, and nothing is invented or estimated. For 135 facilities in Australia, the profiles include: Address 100%, Website 22%, Phone 19%, Operator / administration 18%, Email 2%. Whatever is missing simply does not appear. If you manage a facility, you can request a free correction.