Bar Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 17 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bar Point
Bar Point is a secluded, water-access-only locality situated on the northern banks of the Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2083. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged, steep bushland and rugged sandstone topography typical of the lower Hawkesbury region. Due to its isolation, the population is small, consisting of permanent residents and holiday homeowners who rely primarily on boats or water taxis for transportation, as there are no direct road connections to the mainland network.
Life in Bar Point is defined by its remote setting and close-knit, self-reliant community. Amenities within the locality are minimal, with residents depending on nearby accessible hubs like Brooklyn or Patonga for commercial, educational, and medical services. Properties typically feature private jetties and rainwater tanks, reflecting an off-grid or semi-isolated lifestyle focused heavily on the surrounding natural environment, recreational boating, and fishing.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Darkinjung and Guringai people, who utilised the rich river systems and abundant marine life. European history in the broader Hawkesbury estuary dates back to the late 18th century, with early settlement driven by timber-getting, fishing, and citrus orcharding. Over time, Bar Point evolved from a resource-extraction outpost into a quiet residential and recreational sanctuary, retaining much of its historic isolation and natural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 122 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.