Coolagolite crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coolagolite
Coolagolite is a rural locality situated in the Sapphire Coast region of southeastern New South Wales, within the Bega Valley Shire local government area (postcode 2550). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating cleared agricultural land, remnant native bushland, and proximity to coastal waterways and lakes. The population is very small, typical of the region's scattered rural communities, with residents primarily engaged in primary production, lifestyle farming, and local trades.
The locality is predominantly agricultural, with local economic activity centered on beef cattle grazing and dairy farming. Due to its sparse population, Coolagolite relies on nearby larger service hubs such as Bermagui and Cobargo for commercial retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. The area is accessed via local rural roads that connect to the wider Sapphire Coast transport network, supporting a quiet, community-focused rural lifestyle.
European settlement in the Coolagolite area dates back to the 19th century, initially driven by timber-getting, gold prospecting, and the establishment of pastoral leases. The historical footprint of the district remains visible through its historic rural properties and the broader heritage patterns of the Bega Valley, which reflect the traditional custodianship of the Yuin nation alongside the pioneering history of European agriculture.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 309 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.