Minnie Water crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 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 Minnie Water
Minnie Water is a coastal village situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2462. Located approximately 600 kilometres north of Sydney and east of Grafton, the locality is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and is largely surrounded by the Yuraygir National Park. The permanent population is relatively small, reflecting its status as a remote, low-density settlement, though the resident count increases significantly during holiday periods due to an influx of seasonal visitors and tourists.
The local lifestyle is defined by its secluded coastal environment, with primary economic and recreational activities centred around fishing, surfing, swimming, and bushwalking. Amenities within the village are sparse, preserving its quiet, rustic character, with daily commercial and administrative services generally accessed in nearby larger towns such as Grafton or Yamba. The area features a local caravan park, a general store, and a community hall, while maintaining limited infrastructure to protect the surrounding natural bushland and marine environment.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl Aboriginal peoples, who utilised the rich coastal and estuarine resources. European history in the broader Clarence Valley region initially focused on timber-getting, grazing, and fishing, with Minnie Water developing slowly as an isolated fishing and holiday camp. Over the latter half of the 20th century, the gazettal and expansion of the surrounding Yuraygir National Park helped safeguard the village's natural borders, preventing major commercial or high-density residential development and preserving its heritage as a secluded coastal retreat.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 212 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.