Berringer Lake crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berringer Lake
Berringer Lake is a locality situated in the New South Wales South Coast region within the City of Shoalhaven local government area, bearing the postcode 2539. Geographically, the area is defined by its coastal and bushland environment, bordered by the coastal waterway of Berringer Lake and surrounded by the natural landscapes of the Jervis Bay region. Due to its secluded setting and limited residential zoning, the locality maintains a very small permanent population and low population density, characteristic of the surrounding national parks and conservation areas.
Local life in Berringer Lake is primarily rural-residential and nature-oriented, with residents relying heavily on neighboring townships—such as Sanctuary Point and Vincentia—for commercial amenities, schooling, and healthcare services. The immediate environment supports outdoor recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and bushwalking, capitalizing on the pristine waterways and proximity to Jervis Bay National Park. Public infrastructure within the locality itself is minimal, reflecting its quiet, off-the-beaten-path character.
Prior to European settlement, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Indigenous Yuin people, who utilized the rich coastal and estuarine resources of the Berringer Lake and Currambene Creek systems. European presence in the broader Shoalhaven region initially developed around timber-getting, maritime trade, and agriculture during the 19th century. Berringer Lake itself remained largely undeveloped, evolving primarily as a protected natural landscape rather than an intensive agricultural or industrial hub.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 30 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.