Boorganna crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boorganna
Boorganna is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area (postcode 2429). Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, steep ranges, and dense native forests associated with the Great Dividing Range. Demographically, Boorganna is sparsely populated, reflecting its remote and predominantly agricultural setting, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as beef cattle grazing and forestry.
Local life in Boorganna is quiet and rural, centred around acreage living and farming rather than commercial enterprise. The locality's most notable geographic and recreational feature is the Boorganna Nature Reserve, one of the oldest nature reserves in New South Wales. Established in 1904 to protect remnants of subtropical rainforest, the reserve features walking tracks, such as the Boardtrack Trail, which attract bushwalkers and nature enthusiasts interested in the area's diverse flora and fauna, including the giant stinger and various bird species.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Birpai Aboriginal people before European settlement. European activity in the region began in the 19th century, driven by timber-getting and the establishment of agricultural holdings. The naming of the locality derives from an Aboriginal word. Over the decades, Boorganna transitioned from a remote logging frontier into a stable, tightly-knit farming community while retaining much of its natural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 24 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.