Congo crime statistics

About Congo

Congo is a coastal locality in the Eurobodalla region of New South Wales, situated within the 2537 postcode. Geographically, it is positioned between Moruya Heads to the north and Eurobodalla National Park to the south, characterised by a mix of coastal bushland, beaches, and the Congo Creek estuary. Demographically, Congo is a small, low-density residential and holiday settlement that experiences an influx of visitors during peak tourism and holiday periods.

Local life in Congo is defined by a quiet, nature-focused coastal lifestyle. The area lacks major commercial retail infrastructure, relying instead on nearby Moruya for essential services, healthcare, and schooling. Amenities within the locality are generally limited to recreational facilities centered around the natural environment, such as unpaved access roads, beach tracks, and reserve areas used for swimming, fishing, and bushwalking.

Historically, the area holds significance to the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the Eurobodalla region, the Yuin people, who utilized the coastal resources for sustenance and cultural practices. European history in the broader region dates back to nineteenth-century maritime exploration, timber-getting, and agriculture, though Congo itself remained largely undeveloped, preserving its surrounding native bushland and coastal ecosystems into the modern era.

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 11008
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections