Kindee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Kindee
Kindee is a rural locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2446 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by rugged terrain, native bushland, and proximity to the Hastings River catchment on the Mid North Coast. Due to its remote and expansive rural setting, the population is very small, consisting predominantly of landowners and residents engaged in primary production, land management, and lifestyle farming.
Local life in Kindee is quiet and self-reliant, centered around agriculture, beef cattle grazing, and forestry. The locality lacks major commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Wauchope and Port Macquarie for comprehensive health, retail, and educational services. Transport infrastructure primarily consists of rural roads connecting the community to the wider Hastings Valley.
Historically, the area was traditional land of the Birpai Aboriginal people before European settlement in the 19th century. European history in the region was driven by the timber industry, cedar-getting, and the gradual clearing of land for agriculture. Place names and remnants of early pastoral and forestry activities reflect this pioneering heritage, which shaped the rural character of the upper Hastings region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 91 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.