Holgate crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Holgate
Holgate is a semi-rural suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and the 2250 postcode. Situated just south of the major commercial hub of Gosford and a short distance from the Pacific Motorway, the locality is characterised by its verdant valleys, rolling hills, and acreage properties. According to the 2021 Australian census, Holgate has a population of approximately 1,600 residents. The demographic profile is predominantly family-oriented and older, with a high proportion of owner-occupied, detached residential dwellings set on large landholdings.
Local life in Holgate is defined by its quiet, rural-residential atmosphere while maintaining close proximity to urban conveniences. The suburb has limited commercial infrastructure, relying instead on neighbouring suburbs like Erina and Gosford for major retail, educational, and healthcare services. It features local green spaces, community infrastructure such as the Holgate Progress Association hall, and small-scale agricultural or horticultural enterprises. The area's natural topography and dense bushland provide a scenic environment popular with residents seeking a semi-rural lifestyle close to the Central Coast's coastal beaches.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Darkinjung people before European settlement. In the 19th century, the region's rich soils and dense forests attracted timber getters and citrus orchardists, establishing a rural economy that persisted for generations. The locality was named after early settlers, and over the latter half of the 20th century, many of the original farming estates and citrus orchards were progressively subdivided into lifestyle acreage and residential properties, shaping the contemporary landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,023 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.