Coneac crime statistics

About Coneac

Coneac is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2422 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural properties typical of the hinterland region north of the Hunter Valley. Due to its rural nature, Coneac has a very small, dispersed population, with most residents residing on acreage or working properties engaged in local primary production.

Local life in Coneac is quiet and self-reliant, centered primarily on agricultural pursuits such as livestock grazing. The locality itself contains minimal commercial infrastructure or public amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service centers such as Gloucester for retail, healthcare, education, and community services. The surrounding natural environment offers residents a secluded lifestyle with access to outdoor activities like bushwalking and wildlife observation.

Historically, the development of Coneac mirrors that of the broader Mid-Coast hinterland, driven initially by European settlement focused on timber getting, agriculture, and land clearing during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The landscape retains historical traces of early rural subdivision and pioneer infrastructure. Today, Coneac remains primarily defined by its traditional rural land uses and historical ties to the Gloucester district.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 11004
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections