Kulnura crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kulnura
Kulnura is a rural locality situated on the Central Coast plateau of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2250. Located approximately 80 kilometres north of Sydney and 40 kilometres northwest of Gosford, the area is characterised by an elevated, undulating landscape defined by native bushland, sandstone ridges, and pockets of cleared agricultural land. Demographically, Kulnura has a small, dispersed population typical of a rural farming and acreage community, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, horticulture, and related rural industries.
The local economy is predominantly agricultural, renowned for its extensive citrus orchards, stone fruit production, and vegetable growing, which take advantage of the region's rich soils and temperate climate. Amenities within Kulnura are modest and locally focused, typically comprising a public school, a rural fire station, a community hall, and a small cluster of local businesses serving the immediate farming community. Broader commercial, medical, and secondary educational services are accessed in larger neighboring towns or the greater Central Coast region.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by timber-getting, land clearing, and the subsequent establishment of agricultural enterprises. The name "Kulnura" is derived from an Aboriginal word generally understood to mean "up in the height" or "view from on high," reflecting the locality's elevated position on the plateau. Over time, the area transitioned from a remote timber outpost into a stable agricultural district while retaining much of its historic rural character and natural bushland environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 5 | 1 |
| Arson | 4 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 589 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.