Nattai crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Nattai
Nattai is a rural locality situated in the Wollondilly Shire local government area of New South Wales, within the 2570 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged bushland, steep valleys, and proximity to the Nattai National Park and Nattai River, which define its remote and heavily forested terrain. Due to its challenging topography and protected natural surroundings, the locality has a sparse population and very low residential density, functioning primarily as a natural buffer within the Southern Highlands region.
The locality offers virtually no commercial amenities, local services, or retail infrastructure, requiring residents to travel to nearby towns such as Bargo, Mittagong, or Picton for daily necessities, education, and healthcare. Local life in Nattai is defined by its rural isolation, bushwalking, conservation, and outdoor recreation, with properties often taking the form of secluded rural holdings or acreage. Access to the area is limited via bush tracks and secondary roads connected to the broader Southern Highlands transport network.
Historically, the lands of Nattai are part of the traditional country of the Gundungurra and Dharawal Aboriginal peoples, who maintained connections to the gorges and waterways for millennia. Following European settlement, the region became known for early exploratory routes, timber-getting, and coal prospecting, though much of the rugged terrain remained largely untouched by intensive agriculture or urban development. Today, the heritage of the area is primarily preserved through its significant natural landscapes, which form part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Site.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 77 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.