Breakfast Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
48 recorded in this period, compared with 47 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Breakfast Point
Breakfast Point is a waterfront suburb located 16 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Local Government Area of the City of Canada Bay, holding the postcode 2137. Situated on a peninsula along the southern banks of the Parramatta River, the suburb is bounded by the localities of Cabarita and Mortlake. Demographically, Breakfast Point is a predominantly residential area characterized by a high density of medium-to-high-rise apartments and townhouses, housing a population that skews towards affluent professionals and families.
The suburb functions largely as a master-planned residential community centred around the Village Centre, which provides local retail services, including cafes, restaurants, a supermarket, and medical facilities. Residents have access to exclusive recreational amenities, notably the Country Club, which features swimming pools, tennis courts, and a gymnasium. The locality is well-connected to surrounding areas via bus services and the Cabarita ferry wharf, offering public transport links along the Parramatta River.
Historically, the suburb derives its name from an 1797 event where Lieutenant Bradley and his crew stopped to eat breakfast while exploring the Parramatta River. For over a century, the site was defined by industrial use, specifically serving as a major gasworks facility operated by the Australian Gas Light Company (AGL) from the late 19th century until its closure in the late 20th century. Following the cessation of industrial operations, the area underwent extensive environmental remediation and was redeveloped into the modern residential suburb that exists today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 4 |
| Fraud | 6 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 6 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 3 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,678 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.