Graffiti management

Maintaining our streetscapes is a priority so we can all enjoy a locality that is cared for, and feels safe for all who work, live and visit it.

Removing graffiti is a priority.

Reporting Graffiti on Public Utilities and Infrastructure

If you would like to report graffiti on public utilitities and infrastructure please call the following numbers:

Sydney Water - 13 20 90
Ausgrid (formerly Energy Australia) - 13 15 35
RMS - 1800 816 770 or 1800 816 770
Telstra - 1800 773 080 or 1800 773 080
Australia Post - 13 13 18

Visit the NSW Government Justice website for more information about graffiti management

Reporting Graffiti on Private Property

Please select your suburb to reveal the appropriate information.

Inner West Council – Ashfield

If you notice graffiti on Council property, please report it to Council and our dedicated Clean Team (ACT) will record and remove the graffiti with a high-pressure water spray.

If your private property gets vandalised, report the incident to the police. You can also purchase a graffiti removal kit for $24.60 from the Ashfield Customer Service Centre. Contact 02 9392 5000 or council@innerwest.nsw.gov.au The kit will assist you to remove the graffiti quickly to prevent long-term damage.

Together we will work to reduce graffiti in our municipality.

Ashfield Clean Team

The Ashfield Clean Team has been established in response to strong community demand about the need to revitalise the Ashfield Town Centre and prevent and remove graffiti.

Look out for the Ashfield Clean Team undertaking tasks including:

Removing graffiti from within the Ashfield LGA with the aim of removing all graffiti in, or visible from public areas as quickly as possible. Offensive graffiti is given priority, with a commitment for it to be removed within 48 hours of being logged.

Removal of posters and unauthorised signage
Weeding, plant replacement and garden maintenance
Road and footpath sweeping
Rubbish collection
Tree pruning
Community liaison

The team is equipped with specialised graffiti removal equipment, highly visible uniforms and a branded vehicle to ensure they are readily identifiable in the community.

Report graffiti

Inner West Council – Leichhardt

Council provides the following:

Removal of graffiti as part of regular infrastructure services, with a focus on highly visible and highly tagged spaces.
Free graffiti removal kits to residents to remove graffiti from private premises.
Advice to residents on how to reduce the likelihood of graffiti incidences on their property.
Community and cultural development programs aimed at minimising the potential for graffiti to occur, while enhancing public space through art programs.