Canoelands crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Canoelands
Canoelands is a semi-rural locality situated in the northern outskirts of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Hornsby Shire local government area (postcode 2157). Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged bushland terrain typical of the greater Hornsby district, bordered by steep gorges that drop toward the Hawkesbury River. Due to its remote topography and protected natural surrounds, Canoelands maintains a very small, dispersed population dominated by acreage properties, small-scale farming, and bushland conservation areas.
Local life in Canoelands is quiet and predominantly agricultural, featuring orchards, nurseries, and rural-residential properties rather than suburban commercial hubs. The locality lacks major civic infrastructure, relying instead on nearby rural centres such as Glenorie and Wisemans Ferry for schools, retail, and essential community services. Transport is heavily car-dependent, connected to the wider metropolitan area via Old Northern Road.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Darug people before European settlement. European use of the land began in the 19th century, focusing initially on timber-getting and later transitioning into citrus and stone fruit orcharding, an industry that remains a part of the region's heritage. The name 'Canoelands' is historically associated with local Indigenous lore regarding canoes on the nearby river systems, though the area evolved primarily as an isolated agrarian pocket before being formally designated as a locality within the Hornsby Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 177 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.