Cundle Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cundle Flat
Cundle Flat is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2424 postcode. Geographically characterised by undulating topography, agricultural lands, and proximity to natural waterways within the Manning River catchment, the area experiences a temperate climate typical of the New South Wales Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, Cundle Flat has a very low population density, with most residents residing on dispersed rural properties and acreage.
The local lifestyle is predominantly agrarian, centered around beef cattle grazing, farming, and related primary industries. Because of its remote setting, the locality has minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as Wingham and Taree for retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Community interaction in the area is largely self-reliant, supported by regional road networks connecting it to the broader Mid-Coast region.
European settlement in the Cundle Flat area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of timber-getting, agriculture, and dairy farming along the fertile river valleys of the Manning River system. The heritage of the locality is defined by its early pastoral history, traditional rural architecture, and historical ties to the development of the wider Manning Valley. Few formal heritage-listed public buildings remain within the immediate locality, though the landscape itself reflects generations of agricultural use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12 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.