Killabakh crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Killabakh
Killabakh 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 topography, cleared agricultural land, and pockets of native bushland typical of the NSW Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily residing on acreage properties and working farms engaged in primary production such as beef cattle grazing and horticulture.
Local life in Killabakh is centered around a quiet, community-focused rural lifestyle. Essential services, retail shopping, and secondary education are accessed in nearby regional centers such as Wingham and Taree. The locality's infrastructure is primarily limited to local rural roads and community spaces, though it benefits from proximity to natural attractions, state forests, and the broader Manning Valley region.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Manning River catchment. The name "Killabakh" is of Aboriginal origin, reflecting the region's Indigenous history. Traditional land management practices by the local Biripi people preceded the establishment of forestry, timber-getting, and dairy farming industries that historically shaped the European settlement patterns of the district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 248 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.