Marlee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Marlee
Marlee is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2429 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and waterways typical of the Mid North Coast hinterland, located northwest of Taree. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in local agriculture, lifestyle farming, and related rural industries.
Local life in Marlee is centered around community-based activities and the surrounding natural environment. Essential services, commercial retail, and secondary education facilities are accessed in nearby regional centers such as Wingham and Taree. The locality's infrastructure reflects its quiet, rural setting, supporting primary industries such as beef cattle grazing and timber production, alongside a growing segment of residents seeking a semi-rural lifestyle.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Biripi Aboriginal people before European settlement in the 19th century. European presence expanded with the development of the timber industry, dairy farming, and agriculture along the region's river valleys. While many historical structures have been replaced or modernised over time, the locality retains its heritage as a traditional New South Wales North Coast farming and forestry community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 199 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.