Barren Grounds crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barren Grounds
Barren Grounds is a rural locality situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the Municipality of Kiama and bearing the postcode 2577. Geographically, the area is defined by its elevated position on the Illawarra escarpment, encompassing the dramatic sandstone plateau of the Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. Due to its rugged topography, exposed heathlands, and protected conservation areas, the locality has a minimal permanent residential population, with settlement largely characterized by dispersed rural properties and conservation management personnel.
The locality lacks commercial amenities, retail centres, and urban infrastructure, functioning primarily as a natural and protected environment. Local life for residents and visitors revolves around passive recreation, conservation, and appreciation of the natural landscape. The area is best known for its extensive walking trails, birdwatching, and panoramic lookouts over the coastal plain, with daily services and community facilities accessed in nearby townships such as Jamberoo and Kiama.
Historically, the area takes its name from the descriptive term applied by early European explorers and settlers who encountered its nutrient-poor, rocky soils, which were unsuitable for traditional agriculture or grazing. Aboriginal custodianship predates European arrival, with the land holding deep significance for the local Indigenous peoples. In recognition of its unique ecological value—particularly its diverse native flora, including waratahs and banksias, and endangered ground parrot habitats—the region was gazetted for environmental protection, preserving its distinct landscape from large-scale development.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.