Youth Under Supervision (per 10,000 young people 10–17)

What it is

Rate of young people aged 10–17 under youth justice supervision (detention and/or community-based) per 10,000 of the youth population.

Why it matters

Youth justice involvement often predicts adult offending. Lower rates suggest better prevention, early intervention, and diversion programs.

Better when

Lower is better

Source: Productivity Commission RoGS 2026, Table 17A.1