Bergalia crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bergalia
Bergalia is a rural locality situated in the Eurobodalla Shire on the South Coast of New South Wales, within the 2537 postcode area. Geographically characterized by rolling hills, cleared agricultural land, and native bushland, the area is bisected by the Princes Highway and lies just west of the coastal town of Moruya. The population is small and predominantly dispersed across rural properties and small acreage holdings, contributing to a quiet, country lifestyle.
Local life in Bergalia is centered around primary industry, particularly beef cattle grazing, horticulture, and rural residential living. While the locality itself is largely residential and agricultural, its proximity to Moruya provides residents with immediate access to essential services, schools, healthcare, and retail amenities. The surrounding natural landscape offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, while the nearby Moruya River supports local fishing and boating.
Historically, the Eurobodalla region holds rich Indigenous heritage, originally inhabited by the Yuin people, who maintained a deep connection to the land and waterways. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the broader district developed around timber-getting, gold mining, and agriculture. Bergalia evolved primarily as a pastoral farming community, retaining much of its rural character and historic agricultural landscape to the present day.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 180 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.