Comara crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Comara
Comara is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Kempsey Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2440. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, native bushland, and proximity to major regional river systems that typify the hinterland west of Kempsey. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents primarily engaging in agricultural pursuits, acreage living, or forestry-related activities.
Local life in Comara is defined by its quiet, remote setting, offering limited commercial amenities within the immediate boundary. Residents generally rely on nearby regional centres such as Kempsey for essential services, retail shopping, education, and healthcare. Infrastructure within the locality largely consists of rural residential properties and connecting rural roads, fostering a close-knit, self-reliant community focused on the natural environment.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Dunghutti people, who managed and inhabited the region prior to European settlement. Following European arrival in the 19th century, the broader Kempsey hinterland was developed for timber-getting, beef cattle grazing, and dairy farming. Comara retains its traditional rural character, reflecting the historical settlement patterns of the Macleay Valley pastoral and agricultural industries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 27 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.