Congarinni North crime statistics

Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06

14 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.

LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.

About Congarinni North

Congarinni North is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley region of New South Wales, within the 2447 postcode area. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural properties typical of the Mid North Coast hinterland, lying just north of the regional center of Nambucca Heads. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily residing on acreage properties and engaged in local primary industries, trades, or commuting to nearby towns for employment and services.

Local life in Congarinni North is defined by a quiet, rural lifestyle centered around agriculture, livestock grazing, and residential acreage. The locality relies on nearby commercial hubs such as Macksville and Nambucca Heads for essential services, including secondary education, healthcare, retail, and major transport links like the Pacific Highway and the North Coast railway line. Recreational activities for residents typically involve outdoor pursuits, community events, and access to the natural amenities of the broader Nambucca Valley and coastal reserves.

The history of Congarinni North is closely tied to the broader European settlement of the Nambucca Valley, which began in the 19th century with timber-getting, cedar-cutting, and subsequent agricultural development. The land was historically utilized for dairy farming, cattle grazing, and timber harvesting, shaping the rural landscape seen today. While the locality features few commercial heritage sites, its historical identity remains connected to the traditional custodianship of the Gumbaynggirr people, who have long inhabited the wider region, and the pioneering families who established the area's early farming infrastructure.

Recorded offence categories

CategoryCurrent periodPrevious period
Arson30
Break and enter dwelling20
Fraud20
Intimidation, stalking and harassment12
Malicious damage to property10
Non-domestic violence related assault10
Other offences10
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences10
Sexual assault11
Steal from motor vehicle10

Community context

The 2021 Census recorded 394 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.

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