Creel Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Creel Bay
Creel Bay is a locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2627 postcode. Geographically, it is positioned in the state's Snowy Mountains region, characterized by rugged alpine terrain, proximity to major water catchments, and seasonal snow cover. Due to its remote setting and specialized function, the locality has a minimal permanent residential population, with demographic profiles fluctuating significantly between the peak winter tourism season and the warmer summer months.
As a localized area primarily associated with outdoor recreation and alpine tourism, Creel Bay offers limited permanent commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional hubs such as Jindabyne for essential services, retail, and healthcare. Local infrastructure is largely tailored toward visitors accessing the Kosciuszko National Park, featuring proximity to major transit routes used by skiers, hikers, and anglers. The area functions primarily as a transitional landscape connecting natural waterways and reserves with the broader Snowy Mountains tourism infrastructure.
Historically, the development of Creel Bay and the surrounding district is closely tied to pastoral expansion, the timber industry, and the monumental engineering works of the twentieth century. The region gained significant national importance with the establishment of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, which transformed the local geography and economy. Today, the heritage of the locality is defined by its integration into the protected alpine environment and the historical legacy of Australia's largest renewable energy project.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4 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.