Cottage Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cottage Point
Cottage Point is a secluded, primarily residential locality situated within the Northern Beaches local government area of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2084. Located approximately 32 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, it is nestled within the rugged bushland of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and sits on the banks of Cowan Creek. Due to its remote geographical placement surrounded by national park land, the area is characterised by steep topography and a small resident population.
As an isolated waterfront community, local life in Cottage Point is intimately tied to the surrounding waterways and bushland. The locality features a marina, a prominent waterfront restaurant, and basic community infrastructure, functioning largely as a destination for boaters, tourists, and day-visitors. Because the suburb is not fully integrated into the standard Sydney road network in the traditional sense, access is heavily reliant on water transport or winding bush roads through the national park.
Historically, the area was traditional land for the Guringai people, who left behind numerous heritage sites including rock engravings, art sites, and shell middens within the surrounding national park. European use of the area began in the 19th and early 20th centuries, initially driven by timber-getting, fishing, and boating. Over time, the pristine natural setting transformed Cottage Point from an isolated working outpost into an exclusive residential enclave and recreational retreat.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 96 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.