Hartys Plains crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hartys Plains
Hartys Plains is a rural locality situated in New South Wales within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area and carries the postcode 2446. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural acreage typical of the hinterland region west of coastal Port Macquarie. The population is small and predominantly dispersed across rural residential properties and farming holdings, contributing to a quiet, low-density demographic profile.
Due to its rural and remote nature, Hartys Plains has very few localized commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby townships for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. Local life centers predominantly on primary production, acreage living, and outdoor pursuits. Road connectivity is provided via secondary rural routes that link residents to the broader Port Macquarie-Hastings transport network.
The history of Hartys Plains is closely tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Hastings River hinterland during the 19th and 20th centuries. Originally inhabited by the Birpai Aboriginal people, the land was progressively cleared and utilized for timber getting, beef cattle grazing, and dairy farming. The locality retains its historical rural character, with few built landmarks beyond heritage farmsteads and rural infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 36 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.