List of gangs in Australia

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This article contains a list of street gangs, organize crime syndicates, and criminal enterprises in Australia.

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Multiracial

Indigenous-based

Asian, Triads & Tongs

Anglo/European/White supremacist

Hispanic/Latino

Outlaw motorcycle clubs

Other

Postcode gangs

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New South Wales

Sydney

GangPostcode(s)Notes and references
21 District2161 (Guildford)21 District is a drill rap group and postcode gang that has a major rivalry with Onefour, both the drill group Onefour and the gang NF14. The gang is an alliance of the three subgangs: the IWB, the KVT and Proper 60. The alliance was formed due to a mutual rivalry with Onefour. [74]
67 Boys2767 (Doonside)67's main rivals are NF14, with violence between the two "opps" (opposing groups) frequently occurring across Sydney. [74]
Cabra Boys2166 (Cabramatta)The Cabra Boys' main rivals are the Claymore Boys. When Alex Ioane, an innocent 18-year-old Sydneysider, was wrongly accused as being part of the Claymore Boys, the Cabra Boys bashed him to death as a result. [74] This led to several members of both groups being arrested and charged with murder. [75]
Claymore Boys2559 (Claymore)The Claymore Boys are known to have connections with the drill rap group Claymore 046. The gang's main rivals are the Cabra Boys. [74]
IWB2142 (Granville)
2144 (Auburn)
2150 (Parramatta)		"IWB" is an acronym of "Inner West Brotherhood", despite the fact that none of the gang's territory is located within the Inner West region. The IWB is a combination of gangs hailing from several suburbs that lie within postcodes that begin with "21". [74]
KVT2160 (Merrylands, Merrylands West)"KVT" is an abbreviation of "Kaiviti Family" (Kaiviti is a Fijian term that refers to Indigenous Fijians, officially known in Fiji as "iTaukei"). The KVT are a predominantly Fijian gang regionally known for allegedly being used as a "muscle" by the Alameddine crime network and the Comanchero Motorcycle Club. [74]
MOB2163 (Villlawood)MOB have been linked to several speculated, investigated but to date un prosecuted high profile crimes. MOB also is believe to have deep undocumented and yet to be proven links to multiple crime entetis in Sydney, including OMC groups and organised crime syndicates also bleaved to be involved in the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old in Chester Hill in October 2021. Its active status is currently unknown. [74]
NF14 2770 (Mount Druitt) [74] the gang is one of the largest youth gangs in Sydney. The gang has been linked to many crimes across Sydney, many of which have been fatal. [76] [77] [78] [79] It is reported that the controversial all-Pasifika drill group Onefour, also from Mount Druitt, is named after the gang. [80] It has been reported that more than 10 young men have been stabbed to death by members of the group in 2021, 2022 and 2023 alone. [81] [82]
Proper 602160 (Merrylands)Proper 60 is known to have links to R4W (Ready 4 War), the drug-dealing arm of the Alameddine crime clan. [74]

Queensland

Brisbane

GangPostcode(s)Notes and references
SBG (Swish Bound Gorillaz)

Associate Gangs: GSK & GMS

4300, 4301, 4303, 4305, 4306

(Ipswich, Queensland)

. SBG is an Ipswich-based gang active in suburbs like Redbank, Goodna, and Springfield. They have a major rivalry with SSD (Southside Drillas).

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SSD (Southside Drillas)4077

(southern Brisbane)

SSD is a dominant gang in southern Brisbane suburbs such as Inala. Known for violent territorial control and frequent clashes with rival gangs, SSD maintains a strong alliance with the Sunnybank Hills Scooter Gang.

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Sunnybank Hills Scooter Gang (aka Sunnybank Demons)4109

(Sunnybank, Queensland)

Primarily led by Asian members, the Sunnybank Hills Scooter Gang operates a widespread drug cartel throughout southern Brisbane. They dominate local scooter culture scenes and street-level operations, controlling significant trafficking routes and maintaining tight security around their territories. Their alliance with SSD in Inala reinforces their regional power.

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Sunshine Coast

GangPostcode(s)Notes and references
AntiFC4557 (Mooloolaba)The Anti-Fashion Crew of Mooloolaba, better known as the AntiFC, is a minor gang in the suburb of Mooloolaba. The gang reportedly lacks any formal identity and members are alleged to hang around the back streets of Mooloolaba and at the local McDonald's. [85]
Caloundra Boys4551 (Caloundra)The Caloundra Boys are one of two major gangs on the Sunshine Coast, the other being the rival Kawana Boys. Members of the gang have been known to have tattoos referencing Caloundra's postcode, 4551. The gang rivalry between Caloundra and Kawana reportedly started around 30 years ago. [85]
Footy Boys4557 (Mountain Creek)The Footy Boys are a minor gang supposedly composed of junior rugby league players. The gang reportedly lacks any formal identity. [85]
Kawana Boys4575 (Kawana Waters)The Kawana Boys are one of two major gangs on the Sunshine Coast, the other being the rival Caloundra Boys. Members of the gang have been known to have tattoos referencing Kawana Waters' postcode, 4575. The gang rivalry between Caloundra and Kawana reportedly started around 30 years ago. [85]
Maroochydore Boys4558 (Maroochydore)The Maroochydore Boys are a minor gang that reportedly lacks any formal identity. [85]
Capital Bonner Killas (CBK)2914 (Bonner)CBK is a youth advised gang that has been included in many fatals in the Bonner/Amaroo area. Also the ‘youngers’ of another gang “ABK” [85]

Defunct criminal groups

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