Ghinni Ghinni crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ghinni Ghinni
Ghinni Ghinni is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2430. Geographically positioned in the Manning Valley region, the area is characterised by low-lying, fertile floodplains bound by river systems, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape dedicated to dairy and beef cattle farming. Due to its rural nature, Ghinni Ghinni has a very small, dispersed population, with most residents living on large rural landholdings.
The locality functions as an agricultural community with limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service centres such as Taree for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local infrastructure primarily consists of rural residential housing, farmsteads, and local access roads connecting the area to the broader Manning Valley transport network.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of the timber industry and subsequent agricultural development along the Manning River and its tributaries. The name Ghinni Ghinni is of Indigenous Australian origin, reflecting the area's rich Biripi cultural heritage. While few historic structures remain prominent today, the locality retains a quiet, historical rural character tied to early pioneering and river-based transport history in the Mid North Coast region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 45 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.