Mid-Coast LGA crime statistics

About Mid-Coast

Mid-Coast Council is a local government area located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, spanning approximately 10,000 square kilometres. Geographically, it encompasses a diverse landscape ranging from the rugged hinterlands of the Great Dividing Range to extensive coastal beaches, national parks, and the significant waterways of the Manning and Myall rivers. As of the 2021 Census, the region supports a population of approximately 95,000 residents. The demographic profile is notably older than the state average, with a significant proportion of residents living in smaller coastal townships and rural settlements, including the primary administrative hub of Taree, as well as Forster-Tuncurry, Gloucester, and Wingham.

The region offers a lifestyle defined by outdoor recreation, tourism, and agriculture. The local economy is largely supported by primary industries, including dairy and beef farming and timber, alongside a robust tourism sector drawn to the area’s coastline, boating facilities, and natural reserves. Residents have access to regional healthcare services, public schools, and community infrastructure primarily concentrated in the larger townships. The area maintains a strong historical identity rooted in colonial settlement, agricultural development, and the long-standing custodianship of the Biripi and Worimi peoples, whose heritage is preserved through significant cultural sites and contemporary community engagement.

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 15240
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections