Kanoona crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kanoona
Kanoona is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2550. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral lands, remnant native bushland, and a quiet rural layout typical of the far south coast hinterland. Due to its small geographical footprint and sparse population, demographic data is largely subsumed within the broader Bega Valley statistical region, with residents primarily engaging in agriculture, land management, and regional trades.
As a predominantly agricultural and residential community, Kanoona has limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional hubs such as Bega for major retail, educational, and healthcare services. Local life revolves around rural enterprise, small-scale farming, and the natural environment of the Bega Valley. Transport is entirely road-based, with local routes connecting residents to the Princes Highway and surrounding towns.
The history of Kanoona is closely tied to the European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Bega Valley during the 19th century, which saw the traditional lands of the Yuin nation transformed into dairy and grazing properties. While the locality contains few major commercial historic sites, its cultural heritage is preserved through its enduring rural landscape and historic farming properties that reflect the pioneering history of the Far South Coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 147 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.