Sutherland LGA crime statistics

About Sutherland

The Sutherland Shire, located in southern metropolitan Sydney, is a large local government area characterized by extensive natural geography. It is bounded by the Georges River to the north, the Tasman Sea to the east, and the Woronora River to the west, with significant portions of its landmass occupied by the Royal National Park and Heathcote National Park. The region is home to a diverse population, with residential development concentrated in suburban nodes connected by the Illawarra railway line. The demographic profile is largely suburban, featuring a mix of families and professionals who benefit from the area’s proximity to both the Sydney central business district and extensive coastal parklands.

Local life in the Sutherland Shire centers on outdoor recreation and community-focused amenities. The area is well-regarded for its significant coastline, including popular beaches such as Cronulla, and a wide array of leisure facilities, regional shopping centers, and sporting infrastructure. The heritage of the region is deeply rooted in its status as the site of the first European landing in Australia at Botany Bay in 1770, an event commemorated at Kurnell. Historically, the area transitioned from a rural and semi-rural landscape to a residential suburbia following the expansion of rail infrastructure in the early 20th century, retaining several heritage-listed sites that reflect its colonial and indigenous history.

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 17150
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections