Australian Local Service Number Safety Intelligence
Community-reported interaction patterns for Australian landline numbers, broken down by area code, classification, and provider allocation.
About Local Service Number Classification
Australian local service (landline) numbers are geographically allocated under area codes 02, 03, 07, and 08 within the national numbering framework administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Allocation reflects numbering origin and service region.
Geographic Allocation Overview
Area codes 02 and 03 represent eastern service regions, while 07 and 08 correspond to northern and western allocations under the national numbering plan. Each code encompasses multiple service districts within its designated geographic boundary.
Reporting data below reflects community-submitted interaction records associated with numbers in these allocation ranges. Classifications represent user-reported interaction types and do not constitute regulatory determinations.
Reporting Volume Overview
Reported Numbers
175,506
Total Reports
435,791
Reports (30d)
4,488
Active Numbers (30d)
3,601
30-Day Trend Overview
Weekly Report Volume
1,083
4w ago
1,167
3w ago
928
2w ago
1,013
This week
70 fewer reports this week compared to 4 weeks ago.
Reports (7d)
1,013
Stable relative to trailing 30-day average
Reports (30d)
4,490
Unique Numbers (7d)
852
distinct numbers reported this week
Scam Classification (30d)
25%
of classified reports
· all-time: 27%
Report Classifications
Contributors classify each interaction at the time of submission. Percentages reflect classified local service reports only - unclassified submissions are excluded.
Scam
117,165 (27%)
Uncertain
110,007 (25%)
Spam
78,197 (18%)
Suspicious
59,238 (14%)
Nuisance
55,212 (13%)
Legitimate
15,972 (4%)
Reports by Area Code
Report share by area code. Geographic concentration reflects both population density and regional reporting participation rates.
Area Code
Reports
Share
028
62,492
18%
039
61,628
18%
029
42,383
12%
037
32,981
10%
027
31,202
9%
038
30,114
9%
073
28,523
8%
086
23,251
7%
024
16,932
5%
034
16,747
5%
Most-Reported Local Service Numbers
Ranked by total community reports. A high count signals sustained attention from contributors, though it does not by itself confirm malicious activity.