Eurobodalla LGA crime statistics

About Eurobodalla

The Eurobodalla Shire is a local government area located on the South Coast of New South Wales, extending approximately 110 kilometers along the Tasman Sea. Stretching from South Durras in the north to Tilba Tilba in the south, the region is characterized by a landscape of rugged coastline, estuaries, and hinterland forests, including a significant portion of the Budawang Range. As of the 2021 Census, the shire serves a population of approximately 40,000 residents, with major urban centers concentrated in Batemans Bay, Moruya, and Narooma. The regional economy is primarily driven by tourism, agriculture, aquaculture, and public administration.

Life in Eurobodalla centers on the region's natural environment, which supports a robust outdoor lifestyle including fishing, surfing, and bushwalking. The shire is served by regional infrastructure, including the Moruya Airport and the Batemans Bay Hospital, with administrative headquarters located in Moruya. Education and health services are distributed across the primary coastal hubs, ensuring access for both permanent residents and the significant seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the region's beaches and national parks.

The area possesses a rich history deeply connected to the Walbanga and Brinja-Yuin people of the Yuin nation, who have stewarded the land for thousands of years. Following European settlement in the early 19th century, the region developed through timber harvesting, gold mining, and dairy farming. Today, Eurobodalla maintains its heritage through preserved historic sites, such as the town of Central Tilba, and ongoing efforts to recognize and integrate Aboriginal cultural heritage into the management of the shire’s diverse landscapes.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · LGA 12750
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections