Hollisdale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hollisdale
Hollisdale is a rural locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area of New South Wales, within the 2446 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural parcels typical of the NSW Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, Hollisdale has a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on acreage properties and working in surrounding agricultural, forestry, or regional service industries.
Local life in Hollisdale is quiet and self-contained, relying heavily on nearby larger towns for comprehensive commercial, educational, and medical services. The community engages in rural living, with local infrastructure consisting mainly of rural residential roads and properties dedicated to lifestyle farming or livestock grazing. For major retail shopping, secondary schooling, and specialized healthcare, residents typically travel to regional hubs such as Wauchope or Port Macquarie.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber-getting industry, agriculture, and the progressive opening up of the Hastings River hinterland. While Hollisdale features few commercial historic buildings, the landscape retains remnants of early rural infrastructure and land clearance patterns. Local heritage is closely tied to the broader pioneering history of the Port Macquarie-Hastings council area, reflecting the transition from intensive forestry and cedar-cutting to sustainable pastoral and rural-residential land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 4 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 52 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.