North Narooma crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
26 recorded in this period, compared with 29 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Narooma
North Narooma is a coastal locality in the Eurobodalla Shire of New South Wales, situated within the 2546 postcode district. Located just north of the town of Narooma, the area is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and the lower reaches of the Wagonga Inlet to the south. The local geography is characterized by a mix of elevated coastal ridges, dense native bushland, and waterfront access points. Demographically, the population reflects a typical South Coast NSW profile, featuring a high proportion of retirees and holiday homeowners alongside permanent residents.
The locality primarily functions as a residential and tourism-oriented extension of Narooma. Local life centers around outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, and bushwalking, with easy access to the pristine waters of the Wagonga Inlet and nearby beaches. While North Narooma itself is largely residential, it is connected via the Princes Highway to the commercial, educational, and medical amenities of central Narooma, which is located immediately across the inlet.
Historically, the broader Narooma region developed in the 19th century through industries such as timber-getting, gold mining, and dairy farming, later transitioning toward commercial fishing and tourism. North Narooma specifically evolved as residential expansion pushed northward from the original port and township settlement. The area retains a quiet, natural character while preserving its historical ties to the maritime and agricultural heritage of the Eurobodalla coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 683 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.