Karaak Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Karaak Flat
Karaak Flat is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2429 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating rural land, native bushland, and waterways typical of the New South Wales Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily consisting of acreage holders, farmers, and residents seeking a quiet regional lifestyle.
As a predominantly agricultural and residential community, Karaak Flat has limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby larger service towns for retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. The local lifestyle is centered around primary production, private property stewardship, and outdoor recreation. Road transport via local rural routes provides connections to neighboring districts within the Mid-Coast local government area.
The history of Karaak Flat is closely tied to the broader European settlement, timber-getting, and agricultural development of the Manning River hinterland. Indigenous history in the area dates back thousands of years, with the traditional custodians maintaining a deep connection to the land. Historic land uses have transitioned from early forestry and land clearing to sustained pastoralism and small-scale farming over the decades.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 43 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.