Eungai Rail crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eungai Rail
Eungai Rail is a rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Nambucca Valley local government area under the postcode 2441. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying coastal plains, pastoral land, and remnant native vegetation, positioned inland from the Pacific Ocean and immediately adjacent to the neighboring settlement of Eungai Creek. Demographically, it is a very small, tightly knit rural community, with the majority of residents dispersed across acreage properties and working in local agriculture, forestry, or nearby regional service centres.
Local life in Eungai Rail is defined by a quiet, rural lifestyle with minimal commercial infrastructure. Essential amenities, schools, and shopping facilities are accessed in nearby towns such as Bowraville, Macksville, or Kempsey. The locality derives its primary identity and historical function from the North Coast railway line, which passes through the area and historically served as a vital freight and passenger transport link for the surrounding timber and agricultural industries.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven initially by the timber-felling industry that exploited the region's abundant hardwood forests. The establishment of the railway in the early 20th century catalyzed further development, allowing primary producers to transport cedar, dairy, and agricultural goods to broader markets. Today, Eungai Rail retains its historic character as a quiet railway and farming settlement, preserving a landscape shaped by early colonial enterprise and transport history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 208 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.