Bellawongarah 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 Bellawongarah
Bellawongarah is a rural locality in the City of Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2535. Situated on the Illawarra escarpment above the Kangaroo Valley, the area is characterised by rugged topography, steep ridgelines, and a cool, temperate highland climate that supports pockets of subtropical rainforest and open eucalypt forest. Due to its challenging terrain and agricultural zoning, the locality maintains a very small, dispersed population with a low overall residential density.
The local economy and lifestyle are primarily rural, centering on small-scale agriculture, grazing, and horticulture, alongside rural-residential living. Amenities within Bellawongarah itself are minimal, with residents relying on nearby Kangaroo Valley and larger regional service hubs like Nowra and Berry for commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities. The locality is traversed by Mount Hay Road and structurally linked via Kangaroo Valley Road, serving as a gateway for regional transport and scenic touring.
The history of Bellawongarah is tied to European settlement and agricultural expansion along the South Coast and escarpment during the 19th century. Originally inhabited by the Wodi Wodi and other Indigenous peoples of the Dharawal nation, the area was cleared by early European settlers for timber-getting and dairy farming. While few built heritage items remain prominent today, the historical landscape reflects the historical clearing routes and transport links that connected the tablelands to the coastal plains.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 116 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.