Koorainghat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 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 Koorainghat
Koorainghat 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 characterised by a mix of agricultural land, native bushland, and waterways, positioned south of Taree near the Mid North Highway. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated region typical of the Manning Valley's rural hinterland, with residents largely comprising families, retirees, and landholders engaged in local primary production and lifestyle farming.
Local life in Koorainghat is quiet and community-oriented, relying heavily on nearby regional hubs such as Taree and Wingham for essential services, secondary education, and commercial retail. The area does not feature a major commercial center; instead, amenities are centred around rural living, local roads, and proximity to natural recreational assets like the nearby Manning River and coastal environments.
Historically, the region's development is tied to the broader settlement of the Manning Valley, transitioning from timber-getting and early agricultural clearing in the 19th century to established grazing and rural residential holdings. While it lacks major heritage-listed urban landmarks, the landscape retains historical markers of early European infrastructure and indigenous connections to the traditional custodians of the land, the Biripi people.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 176 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.