Noraville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
166 recorded in this period, compared with 114 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Noraville
Noraville is a coastal residential suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the Central Coast Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2263. Situated on a narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and Tuggerah Lake, the locality is bordered by Toukley to the south and Budgewoi to the north. Demographically, the suburb shares characteristics with the wider region, featuring a mix of permanent residents, retirees, and holiday homeowners attracted to its aquatic environment and relative proximity to major regional hubs.
Local life in Noraville is defined by its coastal and lakeside geography, offering residents access to beaches, fishing, and water sports. The suburb is primarily residential, supported by local businesses, convenience stores, and essential services along its main thoroughfares, while relying on neighbouring commercial centres like Toukley and larger hubs such as Wyong and The Entrance for comprehensive retail, educational, and medical facilities. Road connectivity is provided via major routes linking the northern Central Coast peninsula to the Pacific Highway.
Historically, the area developed from a quiet, semi-rural coastal pocket into a populated residential suburb alongside the broader post-war growth of the Central Coast. The traditional custodians of the land are the Darkinjung people. The locality's development has been closely tied to the recreational and tourism appeal of the Tuggerah Lakes system and surrounding beaches, gradually transitioning from a holiday and fishing destination into a permanent suburban community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 27 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 22 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 9 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 3 |
| Fraud | 8 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 1 |
| Trespass | 5 | 4 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,001 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.