Elands crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Elands
Elands is a rural locality situated on the plateau of the Mid-Coast Council local government area in New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2429. Located roughly northwest of Taree, the area is characterized by an elevated, undulating landscape surrounded by native forest, deep valleys, and prominent natural waterways, including nearby waterfalls. Due to its rugged topography and distance from major urban centres, the population is very small and predominantly dispersed across rural properties and small acreages.
Local life in Elands is centered around a tight-knit rural community, with basic amenities traditionally revolving around a local community hall, a public school, and local gathering spaces that serve the surrounding agricultural and residential population. Economic activity in the area is largely limited to small-scale agriculture, forestry, and tourism associated with the natural environment, particularly visitors drawn to the nearby Bulga Plateau and national parks. Access to more comprehensive retail, medical, and commercial services requires travel down the range to larger regional hubs.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th and early 20th centuries, driven initially by the timber industry and subsequent agricultural clearing for dairy and beef cattle farming. The locality takes its name from an early pastoral run or local geographic feature, and remnants of its pioneering heritage remain visible in historical homesteads and the remnants of former timber-getting operations. Over time, Elands transitioned from a bustling timber and dairy settlement to a quieter, alternative-lifestyle and farming community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 178 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.