Women are 80 per cent of sexual assault victims in NSW, data shows
NSW crime data shows women are 80 per cent of adult sexual assault victims, and two-thirds of those victims are women.
Women accounted for 80 per cent of adult sexual assault victims in NSW in 2025. Two-thirds of domestic assault victims were also women.
Jan Roberts, a feminist and founder of Wagga Women's Health Centre, warns that the gender divide is growing worse across Australia. Jan Roberts points to social media, individualism, and changing masculinity as key drivers.
Younger women face a harder time. They form relationships with boys shaped by social media, pornography, and shifting expectations.
Roberts believes traditional masculinity stops men from showing vulnerability. This makes connection harder for both genders.
Changing these patterns starts at home, she says. Fathers need to show sons that affection and emotional expression are not weaknesses.
- 80 per cent of adult victims are women
- Sexual assault victims
- Two-thirds are women
- Domestic assault victims
Why it mattersHigh rates of violence against women persist. Understanding the causes could help prevent harm and build healthier relationships.
AustraliaAustralian women face significant risks of sexual and domestic violence, and broader social shifts are affecting how men and women connect and relate.
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