Curricabark crime statistics

About Curricabark

Curricabark is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2422 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by rugged terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties situated along the upper reaches of the Manning River catchment. Due to its remote and expansive setting, the population is very small, consisting primarily of dispersed rural landholders and farming families engaged in primary production, predominantly beef cattle grazing.

Local life in Curricabark is defined by its isolation and strong agricultural focus, with residents relying on nearby regional service centers such as Gloucester for advanced commercial, educational, and medical amenities. The locality lacks dedicated retail infrastructure, operating instead as a quiet farming community centered around private properties and rural road networks. Recreational activities in the region naturally align with the surrounding natural environment, including bushwalking, fishing, and off-road driving.

Historically, the area was traditional land of the Biripi and Worimi Aboriginal peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. European history in Curricabark is tied to the expansion of the Australian agricultural frontier, focusing initially on timber-getting and extensive pastoralism. The remote landscape has preserved much of its historical rural character, with few built heritage sites remaining other than historic pastoral holdings and infrastructure linked to early regional development.

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 11181
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections