Bungwahl crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 19 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bungwahl
Bungwahl is a small coastal locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2423. Situated approximately 30 kilometres south of Forster-Tuncurry, the area is geographically defined by its proximity to the Tasman Sea, Wallis Lake, and the Myall Lakes National Park. The landscape is characterized by coastal forests, pristine beaches, and wetland environments. Demographically, Bungwahl supports a small, dispersed permanent population, which increases during holiday periods due to its appeal as a quiet tourist destination.
Local life in Bungwahl is centered around nature-based recreation, including camping, fishing, bushwalking, and surfing at nearby beaches such as Seal Rocks and Blueys Beach. Due to its rural-coastal nature, commercial amenities within the locality itself are limited, with residents relying on neighboring towns for extensive retail, medical, and educational services. The community is served by local community spaces and basic roadside amenities, maintaining a quiet, semi-rural atmosphere.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land of the Worimi people, who utilized the rich resources of the surrounding lakes, forests, and coastline. European presence in the wider region dates back to the early 19th century, with the timber industry driving early settlement and development. Bungwahl’s history is closely tied to the timber-getting and-milling era, as well as early agriculture, before transitioning into a protected natural and residential landscape managed largely by national park authorities.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 8 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 249 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.