Carrington Falls crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Carrington Falls
Carrington Falls is a rural locality in the Southern Highlands and Illawarra regions of New South Wales, situated within the Municipality of Kiama and the 2577 postcode area. Centred around the prominent waterfall of the same name on the Kangaroo River, the geography is characterized by rugged sandstone escarpments, dense temperate rainforests, and native eucalyptus bushland within the Budderoo National Park. Due to its protected natural setting and inclusion within the national park, the permanent resident population is very small, largely consisting of conservation staff and scattered rural landholders.
The locality functions primarily as a protected natural reserve and recreational destination rather than a residential or commercial hub. Local life and amenities are centered around eco-tourism, bushwalking, and sight-seeing. Key attractions include the Carrington Falls waterfall, which plunges over 50 metres into a gorge, alongside several walking tracks, viewing platforms, and picnic areas managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Day-to-day commercial amenities, retail services, and schools are accessed in nearby townships such as Jamberoo, Robertson, and Kiama.
European history in the area dates back to the early 19th century when the surrounding plateau was explored for timber and agricultural potential. The falls were named after Lord Carrington, the Governor of New South Wales from 1885 to 1890. Prior to European settlement, the region held significant cultural and spiritual importance for the traditional Indigenous custodians of the Dharawal and Wodi Wodi nations, who utilized the rich resources of the escarpment and river systems.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 32 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.