Coasters Retreat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coasters Retreat
Coasters Retreat is a remote, bushland locality situated in the Northern Beaches local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2108. Located on the western shores of Pittwater within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, the settlement is geographically isolated and lacks vehicular road access. It is primarily reached by water transport, such as ferries, water taxis, or private boats from Palm Beach. Due to its protected national park setting and small footprint, the resident population is permanent yet relatively sparse, complemented by a number of holiday homes.
Local life at Coasters Retreat is defined by its off-grid nature and strong connection to the natural environment. The locality does not feature commercial amenities such as shops, schools, or paved roads; residents rely on rainwater tanks, solar power, and boat transport for provisions and commuting. The community functions largely as a peaceful residential and recreational enclave, popular for bushwalking, swimming, boating, and fishing within the Pittwater waterways.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Guringai people, who left behind significant cultural heritage sites, including rock art engravings and middens within the surrounding national park. European use of the Pittwater area began in the 19th century with timber-cutting, boat-building, and small-scale farming. Over the 20th century, Coasters Retreat evolved from a remote camping and weekend shack settlement into a tightly knit, highly valued residential backwater protected by its inclusion within the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park boundaries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 4 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 30 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.