Catalina crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
136 recorded in this period, compared with 165 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Catalina
Catalina is a coastal suburb located in the Eurobodalla region of New South Wales, within the 2536 postcode, situated just north of the Batemans Bay town centre. Geographically, the locality is characterised by its undulating terrain, proximity to the Tasman Sea, and border along the Clyde River estuary. Demographically, it functions primarily as a residential and retirement community, experiencing steady population characteristics typical of the New South Wales South Coast, with a mix of permanent residents and holiday homeowners.
Local life and amenities in Catalina are closely tied to the broader Batemans Bay hub, offering residents access to coastal recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The suburb is notably home to the Catalina Country Club, which features an 18-hole golf course and serves as a significant social and recreational focal point for the local community. Essential commercial, educational, and healthcare services are located nearby in central Batemans Bay.
Historically, the area developed as part of the broader Eurobodalla Shire, evolving from traditional Indigenous custodianship by the Yuin people into European agricultural, timber-getting, and fishing settlements in the 19th and 20th centuries. The suburb's modern identity was shaped by post-war coastal subdivision and tourism growth. While retaining limited standalone heritage infrastructure, Catalina's historical context is closely intertwined with the maritime and developmental history of the lower Clyde River region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 14 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 14 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 14 | 20 |
| Malicious damage to property | 13 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 8 |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 8 | 2 |
| Fraud | 6 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 11 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 8 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 |
| Trespass | 3 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 4 |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 10 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,522 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.