Dollys Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Dollys Flat
Dollys Flat is a rural locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, situated within the 2429 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its remote and predominantly rural setting, Dollys Flat has a very small, dispersed population with low residential density.
The locality functions primarily as an agricultural and primary production area, with local land use focused on grazing and beef cattle farming. Amenities within Dollys Flat itself are minimal, with residents relying on nearby regional service centres—such as Wingham and Taree—for commercial retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The area is accessed via local rural road networks linking it to the wider Mid-Coast region.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by timber harvesting, agriculture, and the opening up of the Manning River hinterland. The locality takes its traditional name from early pioneers or local landmarks associated with the area's pastoral history. While few heritage-listed structures remain prominently within the immediate locality, the landscape retains a historical connection to early rural enterprise in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 65 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.