Action on Graffiti

Have you seen our graffiti team out and about?

The team of two removed 1738 incidents of graffiti in 2008, equivalent to 15 273 square metres. We use a purpose built graffiti removal truck that operates on natural gas and uses an environmentally safe solution to remove graffiti.

High pressure water blaster used to remove graffiti from brick wall

We remove graffiti from:

  • High profile primary locations

    These include major commercial centres, gateway locations, thoroughfares, village centres and trouble spots.

  • Identified property Hot Spots

    Graffiti in some locations detracts from the overall look and feel of Waverley. These locations, on private, commercial or public property are identified as Hot Spots. If your property is a Hot Spot, Council will remove it free of charge within 48 hours.
    View Hot Spot List

  • Offensive graffiti within 24-48 hours

    Offensive graffiti includes writing that is racist, sexist or abusive, that contains crude language, personal information or depicts graphics of a sexual or violent nature. Council will remove offensive graffiti within 48 hours of notification.

  • Posters and stickers from council property

  • Graffiti below 1.8metres


    View Graffiti Removal Map


Council also offers:

  • An 'at cost' removal service for businesses, residents & property owners. You can contact our graffiti team on 9369 8000 to organise a quote. The cost will vary depending on the size of the area and type of removal.

What else is Waverley Council doing?

  • The Australian Graffiti Register was adopted for use by Waverley Council in 2006 and utilises photos that enable tracking of graffiti tags and offenders
  • Environmental design principles are applied in designing and planning to deter graffiti
  • Council embraces opportunities to include young people in alternative creative projects
  • Council develops Place Based projects enhancing civic pride and community ownership of public space.
  • Council encourage residents to be proactive in using preventative measures against graffiti.