Mullaway crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 42 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mullaway
Mullaway is a coastal village located in Northern New South Wales within the City of Coffs Harbour local government area, bearing the postcode 2456. Situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour, the locality is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and the Pacific Highway to the west. Demographically, Mullaway functions primarily as a quiet residential and tourist suburb, characterized by a small population that experiences seasonal fluctuations due to holiday visitors drawn to its coastal setting.
The locality is defined by its natural coastal environment, featuring beaches such as Mullaway Beach and neighboring reservation areas, which support activities like surfing, swimming, and fishing. Local amenities are modest, reflecting the village's small scale, and generally include a caravan park, local convenience stores, and community spaces, with broader commercial and professional services accessed in nearby Woolgoolga or Coffs Harbour. Mullaway Public School serves the primary educational needs of the local community.
Historically, the area is situated within the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr people, who maintain a long-standing cultural and spiritual connection to the land and coastal waters. European settlement in the wider region initially focused on timber getting, agriculture, and fishing before the coastal strip gradually developed into residential and recreational communities during the latter half of the twentieth century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 607 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.