Millingandi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Millingandi
Millingandi is a rural locality situated in the far south coast region of New South Wales, within the Bega Valley Shire and bearing the postcode 2549. Geographically positioned near Pambula and the Princes Highway, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and scattered rural-residential holdings. Demographically, Millingandi is a quiet community with a low population density, largely reflecting the broader demographic profile of the Sapphire Coast hinterland, where residents are typically engaged in local agriculture, trades, and services in nearby larger towns.
Local life in Millingandi is defined by its peaceful, semi-rural environment and proximity to coastal amenities. While the locality itself primarily consists of farming properties and acreage homes, residents rely on adjacent Pambula and Merimbula for essential services, including schooling, retail, healthcare, and sporting facilities. The area’s natural surroundings provide opportunities for outdoor activities, and its location ensures easy access to both pristine beaches and national parks within the Bega Valley Local Government Area.
European history in the Millingandi area dates back to the 19th-century expansion of pastoralism and dairy farming in the Bega Valley. Originally part of the traditional lands of the Yuin Nation, the locality developed alongside the broader settlement of the Pambula and Eden districts, driven by timber-getting, agriculture, and transport routes connecting the coastal hinterland. Today, Millingandi retains its historic rural character, with few commercial intrusions, preserving its identity as a quiet farming and residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 519 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.