Duffys Forest crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 23 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Duffys Forest
Duffys Forest is a semi-rural locality situated in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, approximately 28 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, with the postcode 2084. Geographically, the suburb is characterised by expansive natural bushland, sandstone topography, and acreage properties rather than dense suburban development. Due to its protected environmental surroundings and low-density zoning, it is one of the least populated suburbs in the Northern Beaches Local Government Area, maintaining a quiet, rural-residential demographic profile focused on privacy and nature conservation.
Local life in Duffys Forest is defined by its rural atmosphere, equestrian properties, and native plant nurseries, with daily commercial and retail amenities accessed in neighbouring suburbs such as Terrey Hills, Dural, or Mona Vale. The area is bounded largely by Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Garigal National Park, offering residents immediate access to bushwalking trails, wildlife habitats, and outdoor recreation. Educational, medical, and major shopping facilities are located outside the suburb, requiring residents to travel to surrounding commercial hubs.
The locality derives its name from Patrick Duffy, who was granted land in the area during the 1960s (specifically the 19th century, following timber-getting operations in the region). Historically, the area was used for timber harvesting, agriculture, and later as a base for various rural pursuits and market gardens. Over the decades, Duffys Forest has successfully resisted the intense suburbanisation seen in other parts of Sydney's Northern Beaches, preserving its historic semi-rural character and native bushland landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 7 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 5 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 509 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.