Comerong Island crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Comerong Island
Comerong Island is a low-lying river island situated in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, bounded by the Shoalhaven River to the north, the Crookhaven River to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Located within the City of Shoalhaven local government area and bearing the postcode 2540, the island is primarily characterized by rural and wetland landscapes. Due to its isolated nature and flood-prone terrain, the population is very small, largely consisting of a rural community engaged in localized agricultural pursuits. Access to the island is uniquely facilitated by the Comerong Island Ferry, a small vehicular cable ferry operating across the Crookhaven River.
The locality offers limited local amenities, functioning primarily as a quiet residential and farming area dependent on nearby townships such as Nowra and Berry for commercial, educational, and health services. Recreational activities on the island are nature-oriented, including fishing, birdwatching, and accessing the remote beaches near the river mouths. The surrounding estuarine environments provide critical habitats for a diverse range of local and migratory bird species, as well as marine life.
Historically, the island's landscape was altered significantly by human intervention in the 19th century. Most notably, the convict-excavated Crookhaven Heads Canal, completed in 1822 under the direction of Alexander Berry, artificially linked the Shoalhaven and Crookhaven rivers to improve navigation for shipping. This engineering feat effectively transformed the area into an island. Aside from its historical association with early colonial settlement and maritime transport, the locality retains a quiet, historical character defined by its enduring maritime and agricultural links to the Shoalhaven region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 19 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.