Diggers Camp 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 Diggers Camp
Diggers Camp is a remote coastal locality in northern New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2462 postcode. Located within the Yuraygir National Park, the area is geographically defined by its isolated coastal setting, featuring sandy beaches, rocky headlands, and undisturbed native bushland. Due to its location entirely within a national park, the permanent resident population is very small, reflecting a demographic dominated by visitors, campers, and transient holidaymakers rather than a traditional residential community.
Local life at Diggers Camp is centered around low-impact coastal recreation, including camping, fishing, surfing, and bushwalking. Amenities within the locality are minimal to preserve the natural environment, lacking commercial retail centers, mains electricity, and extensive urban infrastructure. Visitors and residents rely largely on self-sufficiency, with more comprehensive services and supplies found in nearby coastal towns such as Minyumai, Wooli, or Grafton. Access to the locality is primarily unpaved, reinforcing its character as an off-grid destination.
Historically, the area takes its name from past practices of local mining and prospecting, specifically beach mining for minerals such as rutile and zircon that occurred along the New South Wales coast during the 19th and 20th centuries. Over time, heavy mineral mining ceased, and the region's focus shifted entirely toward conservation and public recreation. The gazettal of the surrounding Yuraygir National Park protected the landscape's ecological and cultural heritage, preserving the site's rustic, historical fishing-camp atmosphere.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13 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.