Eungai Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
51 recorded in this period, compared with 27 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eungai Creek
Eungai Creek is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley local government area of New South Wales, within the 2441 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by a mix of coastal floodplains, undulating grazing land, and heavily forested ridges adjacent to the Great Dividing Range. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community typical of the NSW Mid North Coast, where residents are predominantly engaged in agriculture, forestry, and local trades, or commute to nearby regional hubs like Macksville and Kempsey.
Local life in Eungai Creek revolves around primary production, small-scale farming, and community-centric activities. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited, reflecting its rural nature, though residents access essential commercial services, health care, and schooling in neighboring towns such as Eungai Rail and Bowraville. The natural environment supports outdoor recreation, and the locality relies on community infrastructure such as local halls and sports grounds for social engagement.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber industry and subsequent agricultural clearing of the fertile creek flats. The area’s heritage is closely tied to the Gumbaynggirr people, the traditional custodians of the land, who maintain a deep cultural connection to the region. Historic markers, remnant structures, and the enduring agricultural landscape reflect the area's development from a timber-getting settlement into a quiet rural community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 0 |
| Arson | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Trespass | 3 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 397 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.