Minimbah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Minimbah
Minimbah is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2312. Geographically positioned within the traditional lands of the Worimi people, the area is characterized by a landscape of rolling hills, native bushland, and agricultural acreage. Due to its expansive rural nature and low population density, demographic data for Minimbah is largely subsumed within the broader regional profile of the Mid-Coast hinterland, with residents typically relying on neighboring townships for employment, education, and community services.
Local life in Minimbah is defined by a quiet, rural lifestyle centered around primary production, hobby farming, and acreage living. The locality lacks a major commercial hub, meaning residents travel to nearby service centers such as Bulahdelah or Forster-Tuncurry for retail, healthcare, and secondary schooling. Infrastructure within Minimbah itself is primarily limited to rural residential properties, local road networks, and natural features associated with the eastern New South Wales hinterland.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven initially by timber-getting, agriculture, and the gradual clearing of the land for pastoral use. The place name "Minimbah" reflects the Indigenous heritage of the region. While the locality retains few large-scale historic commercial structures, its cultural landscape preserves a layered history of Indigenous custodianship, early pioneering enterprise, and the evolution of New South Wales' rural mid-north coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
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.