Mystery Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mystery Bay
Mystery Bay is a coastal locality situated on the South Coast of New South Wales within the Eurobodalla Shire council area, bearing the postcode 2546. Geographically, the area is characterized by rugged, rocky headlands, native bushland, and secluded beaches fronting the Tasman Sea. Due to its small permanent population and protected natural surroundings, demographic data for Mystery Bay is typically grouped with surrounding rural and coastal settlements within the wider Eurobodalla local government area.
Local life in Mystery Bay is centered on low-impact outdoor recreation, including camping, swimming, fishing, and bushwalking. The locality features a prominent beachfront campground managed by the Eurobodalla Shire Council, which attracts visitors seeking a traditional, nature-based holiday experience. Commercial amenities within Mystery Bay are extremely limited, with residents and visitors relying on the nearby towns of Narooma and Central Tilba for retail, healthcare, and educational services.
Historically and culturally, the area holds significant heritage value, particularly for the traditional custodians of the land, the Yuin nation. The coastal waters and surrounding landscape feature numerous sites of Aboriginal significance. European history in the broader region is tied to early maritime exploration, timber-getting, and gold mining in the 19th century, while the modern identity of Mystery Bay remains defined by conservation and its remote, undeveloped aesthetic.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
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.