Bundagen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bundagen
Bundagen is a coastal locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area and the 2454 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by a coastal landscape featuring native bushland, beach fronts, and estuaries. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated, tightly knit community with a strong emphasis on alternative lifestyles, environmental conservation, and sustainable living, reflecting the broader demographic trends of the Coffs Harbour hinterland and coastal fringe.
The locality is primarily residential and rural-residential, with limited commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries, relying instead on nearby towns like Urunga and Coffs Harbour for major services, healthcare, and retail. Life in Bundagen is closely tied to the natural environment, with residents engaging in local community initiatives, gardening, and outdoor recreation. The area is largely defined by the Bundagen-Mylestom district's commitment to community-managed spaces and off-grid living practices.
Historically, the land around Bundagen is part of the traditional country of the Gumbaynggirr people, who have deep cultural and spiritual connections to the coastal and forest environments of the region. European history in the broader area initially centred around timber getting, agriculture, and fishing. In the late 20th century, Bundagen became notable as the site of a prominent intentional community and land-sharing co-operative, established in the 1970s and 1980s as part of the wider alternative lifestyle movement in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 96 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.