Norah Head crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
85 recorded in this period, compared with 80 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Norah Head
Norah Head is a coastal suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, within the postcode 2263 and the Central Coast Council local government area. Situated on a small peninsula bounded by the Pacific Ocean and Pelican Lagoon, the locality is characterised by its rugged coastline, rocky shores, and prominent headland. Demographically, it functions primarily as a residential and holiday community, featuring a mix of permanent dwellings and coastal holiday homes that house a population of approximately 1,200 residents.
Local life in Norah Head is centered around outdoor recreation, coastal tourism, and community-oriented amenities. The area features popular surfing beaches, including Cabbage Tree Bay and Jenny Dixon Beach, as well as rock pools and coastal walking tracks. Commercial activity is modest, with a small cluster of local shops and cafes meeting immediate daily needs, while more extensive retail, educational, and medical services are accessed in nearby major town centers such as Toukley and Wyong.
The heritage of Norah Head is defined by its maritime history, most notably the Norah Head Lightstation. Designed by colonial architect James Barnet and completed in 1903, the heritage-listed lighthouse remains a significant regional landmark, historically guiding vessels along the treacherous central New South Wales coast. The surrounding reserve and keepers' quarters are preserved as a popular tourism and cultural heritage site, reflecting the area's 19th and early 20th-century maritime administrative past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 9 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 7 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,149 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.