Middle Brother crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Middle Brother
Middle Brother is a rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area and the 2443 postcode. Geographically, the area is dominated by the prominent landform of Middle Brother Mountain, which rises within the surrounding lowland forests and agricultural lands. Due to its rugged topography and extensive native vegetation cover, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of acreage holders and rural residents engaged in localized agriculture and forestry.
Local life and amenities in Middle Brother are characterized by its quiet, semi-rural setting, with daily commercial and municipal services accessed in nearby larger centers such as Kendall, Laurieton, and Port Macquarie. The locality's natural environment provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, notably within the Dooragan National Park and surrounding state forests, where walking trails and timber-getting history draw visitors. The area is traversed by major regional transport corridors, including the Pacific Highway, which connects the locality to broader New South Wales infrastructure.
The history of Middle Brother is deeply tied to the timber industry that drove European settlement in the Camden Haven region during the 19th century. The mountain itself was named by explorer John Oxley, forming part of a trio of prominent peaks alongside North Brother and South Brother. Historically, the timber reserves of the area supported local sawmilling economies, while the surrounding lands were progressively cleared for pastoral and agricultural use over generations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 52 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.