Colongra crime statistics

About Colongra

Colongra is a coastal suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the 2262 postcode and the Central Coast Council local government area. Situated approximately 40 kilometres north-east of Gosford, the locality is geographically defined by its proximity to Lake Budgewoi, part of the greater Tuggerah Lakes system, which shapes its low-lying, waterfront landscape. The population comprises a mix of families and retirees, reflecting the broader demographic trends of the region's lakeside residential communities.

Local life and amenities in Colongra are primarily residential, with daily commercial and retail services accessed in neighbouring suburbs such as Toukley and Lake Munmorah. The lakeside environment supports recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and walking along the foreshore reserves. While Colongra itself maintains a quiet, suburban character, its residents rely on nearby educational and healthcare facilities located within the wider Central Coast LGA.

Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Darkinjung people, who utilized the rich aquatic resources of the Tuggerah Lakes system. European settlement initially brought timber-getting, agriculture, and fishing to the wider region before transitioning into residential subdivision in the latter half of the twentieth century. The suburb's name is retained from early local land grants and geographic nomenclature associated with the northern Central Coast.

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.

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