Hyland Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hyland Park
Hyland Park is a coastal locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Nambucca Valley Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2448. Geographically, it is positioned just south of Valla Beach and north of Nambucca Heads, bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the coastal environments associated with the Nambucca River system. Demographically, the area is characterized by a small, dispersed population typical of coastal New South Wales localities, with a demographic profile that includes a mix of retirees and families attracted to a quiet coastal lifestyle.
Local life in Hyland Park is predominantly residential and quiet, with a strong emphasis on the surrounding natural environment, including nearby beaches and bushland reserves. The locality relies heavily on neighbouring towns such as Nambucca Heads and Valla Beach for major commercial services, secondary education, health care, and retail amenities. Access to the area is primarily facilitated via local road networks connecting to the Pacific Highway, supporting a peaceful residential community with limited commercial activity within its immediate boundaries.
Historically, the land encompassing Hyland Park and the broader Nambucca Valley is part of the traditional country of the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal nation, who have occupied the region for millennia. European settlement in the area began in the 19th century, initially driven by the timber industry, cedar-getting, and maritime trade along the Nambucca River, before gradually transitioning toward agriculture, fishing, and eventually residential and tourism development in the 20th century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 440 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.