Kianga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
40 recorded in this period, compared with 25 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kianga
Kianga is a coastal locality in the Eurobodalla Shire of New South Wales, situated within the 2546 postcode. Geographically positioned on the state's Eurobodalla coast between Narooma to the south and Wagonga Inlet, it is characterised by a mix of coastal residential areas, native bushland, and ocean views. Demographically, Kianga functions primarily as a quiet residential and retirement community, experiencing a notable influx of tourists and holiday homeowners during peak holiday periods.
Local life in Kianga is centred around outdoor recreation, coastal amenity, and community living. The locality features access to ocean beaches, including Kianga Beach, which are popular for swimming, fishing, and whale watching. Amenities within Kianga include local holiday accommodation, caravan parks, and essential retail services, while more extensive commercial, educational, and medical services are readily accessible in the neighbouring towns of Narooma and Bermagui.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Yuin Nation, who utilized the coastal and estuarine resources of the region for thousands of years. Following European settlement, the local economy developed primarily around primary industries such as timber harvesting, dairy farming, and commercial fishing. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Kianga transitioned from a rural-industrial periphery into a designated residential and holiday destination, reflecting the broader tourism-driven growth of the Eurobodalla coastline.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 785 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.