Balickera crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Balickera
Balickera is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Port Stephens local government area and bearing the postcode 2324. Geographically positioned north of the Hunter River system, the area is characterized by low-lying cleared land, pockets of native bushland, and agricultural properties. Due to its sparse population and rural zoning, demographic data for Balickera is largely subsumed within the broader statistical area of Port Stephens, with residents typically accessing services from nearby larger regional hubs.
The locality is primarily agricultural and residential-rural, with local land use dominated by grazing, small-scale farming, and rural-residential properties. Balickera features vital regional infrastructure, notably the Balickera Canal and associated water pumping station, which play a crucial role in transferring water between the Williams River and Grahamstown Dam to supply the Lower Hunter region. Day-to-day amenities, commercial services, and schooling are not located directly within the small locality; residents rely on neighboring towns such as Raymond Terrace for retail, education, and healthcare needs.
Historically, the lands surrounding Balickera are part of the traditional country of the Worimi people, who have a long-standing connection to the region's waterways and forests. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area developed slowly, mirroring the broader agricultural expansion of the Port Stephens hinterland. While Balickera contains few prominent historical commercial structures, its landscape reflects the gradual transition from early pastoral leases to modern environmental and water resource management zones.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 18 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.