Depot Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Depot Beach
Depot Beach is a small coastal locality in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales (postcode 2536), situated within the Murramarang National Park approximately 15 kilometres north of Batemans Bay. Geographically, the area is defined by its densely forested bushland setting, rugged sandstone headlands, and a sheltered east-facing ocean beach. Due to its location within a national park and its small permanent residential population, the demographic profile is characterised by a low permanent census count, supplemented significantly by holiday-makers, eco-tourists, and retirees who own property in the area.
Local life and amenities at Depot Beach are quiet, nature-focused, and low-impact, designed to preserve the surrounding native flora and fauna, including local populations of resident kangaroos and diverse birdlife. The built environment primarily consists of low-density residential housing and a popular beachfront camping and cabin reserve. Amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, relying on nearby townships like Kioloa and Ulladulla for broader commercial services, healthcare, and schooling. Recreational activities centre around the natural environment, encompassing bushwalking trails such as the Depot Beach Rainforest Walk, swimming, fishing, and kayaking.
Historically, the area derives its name from its 19th-century use as a shipping depot for the timber industry, where red cedar and other hardwoods logged from the hinterland were loaded onto vessels. Indigenous heritage in the region is deeply tied to the Yuin people, who utilized the coastal resources for sustenance and cultural practices over thousands of years. With the establishment of Murramarang National Park in the 1970s, the focus of Depot Beach shifted entirely from resource extraction and timber milling to conservation, tourism, and heritage preservation.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 34 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.