Kiwarrak crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kiwarrak
Kiwarrak is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2430 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating bushland, rural properties, and native forests, notably encompassing parts of the Kiwarrak State Forest. Due to its low population density, demographic data for Kiwarrak is largely integrated with the broader surrounding region of Taree and the Lower Manning district.
Local life in Kiwarrak is defined by quiet, semi-rural living, with residents largely relying on nearby Taree for major commercial services, healthcare, and educational facilities. The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, with local activities centered around acreage living, forestry, and recreation within the adjacent state forest, which offers trails for bushwalking and four-wheel driving.
Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of the Biripi people, who have a long-standing connection to the forests, rivers, and coastal environments of the Mid-North Coast. European settlement in the wider area developed primarily through timber getting, agriculture, and railway expansion in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Kiwarrak retains its rural character while serving as a peaceful residential buffer just south of Taree.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3 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.