Eleebana crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
122 recorded in this period, compared with 130 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eleebana
Eleebana is a residential suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area in New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2282. Geographically, the locality occupies a sloping peninsula on the eastern shores of Lake Macquarie, bordered by the suburbs of Warners Bay and Speers Point. According to Australian census data, Eleebana is primarily populated by families and professionals, featuring a low-density suburban landscape dominated by detached residential dwellings.
Local life in Eleebana is defined by its lakeside setting, offering residents access to recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and watersports. The suburb features local parks, walking and cycling tracks—including sections of the Lake Macquarie shared pathway—and neighborhood reserves. While Eleebana itself is largely residential, it relies on adjacent commercial hubs like Warners Bay for major retail, dining, and professional services. Education is supported by local schooling options, and public transport connects the suburb to broader regional centers in the Hunter Region.
Historically, the land surrounding Eleebana and Lake Macquarie was traditionally inhabited by the Awabakal people. European settlement in the wider area initially focused on timber-getting, agriculture, and later coal mining, which shaped the development of the lake's eastern shores. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Eleebana transitioned from a semi-rural and industrial periphery into a planned residential suburb to accommodate the expanding population of the Lake Macquarie region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 12 |
| Fraud | 12 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 22 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 13 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,460 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.