Kiora crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Kiora
Kiora is a rural locality situated in the Eurobodalla Shire of New South Wales, within the 2537 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying cleared land and native bushland, bounded to the east by the tidal reaches of the Moruya River. Demographically, Kiora is a sparsely populated community, sharing social and economic ties with the nearby regional service centre of Moruya.
Local life in Kiora is predominantly rural and residential, featuring acreage properties, small-scale farming, and agricultural pursuits. The locality relies heavily on adjacent Moruya for essential commercial services, healthcare, and educational facilities. Transport connectivity is provided via local rural roads linking residents to the Princes Highway, facilitating access to regional hubs along the New South Wales South Coast.
Historically, the Kiora area was traditionally inhabited by the Yuin nation, the Indigenous custodians of the region. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the locality developed primarily around agriculture, dairying, and timber getting along the Moruya River corridor. Today, the area retains a quiet, pastoral character with a landscape marked by historical rural land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 47 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.