Garden Suburb crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 44 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Garden Suburb
Garden Suburb is a residential suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2289. Situated approximately 11 kilometres southwest of the Newcastle central business district, the locality is positioned within the greater Hunter Region. Demographically, it functions primarily as an established, low-density residential area, characterized by a mix of families and older residents, and benefits from proximity to major regional transport corridors including the Pacific Highway.
Local life in Garden Suburb is primarily residential, relying on surrounding suburbs for major commercial, retail, and employment services. The suburb is situated near the commercial hubs of Charlestown and Cardiff, which provide residents with access to major shopping centres, secondary schools, medical facilities, and public transport connections. While Garden Suburb itself maintains a quiet, suburban character with local parks and green spaces, its residents utilize the broader Lake Macquarie and Newcastle infrastructure for daily amenities and recreational activities.
The history of Garden Suburb reflects the broader post-World War II suburban expansion of the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle regions. Originally forming part of the traditional lands of the Awabakal people, the area was developed progressively through the 20th century to accommodate the growing workforce of the Hunter's industrial and mining sectors. The suburb's name reflects the mid-century urban planning ideals of creating residential areas integrated with natural surroundings and generous lot sizes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 18 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,959 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.