Caffreys Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Caffreys Flat
Caffreys Flat is a rural locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2424. Situated within the Mid North Coast hinterland, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush reserves, and proximity to local waterways within the broader Manning River catchment. Demographically, it supports a very small, dispersed residential and farming population typical of the region's remote pastoral communities.
Local life in Caffreys Flat is centered on primary agricultural pursuits, predominantly beef cattle grazing and lifestyle farming. Due to its rural seclusion, the locality has minimal commercial infrastructure, relying instead on nearby regional service centers such as Gloucester and Wingham for comprehensive retail, medical, and educational amenities. Community identity is tied to the natural landscape, outdoor recreation, and the quiet pace of country living.
The history of Caffreys Flat is rooted in European settlement of the mid-nineteenth century, driven by timber harvesting, gold prospecting, and agricultural expansion. The area developed as part of the traditional lands of the Biripi people, who maintained a connection to the country prior to European displacement. Historic remnants and rural homesteads throughout the district reflect its early pioneer heritage and the gradual evolution of the local pastoral economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 53 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.