Oxley Island crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Oxley Island
Oxley Island is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2430. Positioned in the Manning River delta near the regional town of Taree, the area is characterized by low-lying, fertile floodplains primarily utilized for agricultural purposes, including dairy farming and beef cattle grazing. Demographically, the locality supports a small, dispersed population typical of coastal New South Wales farming districts.
Due to its rural and agricultural nature, local life on Oxley Island is quiet and community-focused, with residents relying primarily on nearby service hubs like Taree and Cundletown for commercial, educational, and medical amenities. The island is accessible via local road networks linking it to the broader Manning Valley region. While formal commercial infrastructure on the island itself is minimal, its natural environment offers recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching along the surrounding waterways.
The locality is named in honor of John Oxley, the early Australian explorer and Surveyor-General who navigated the Manning River in 1818. European settlement of the island began in the mid-19th century as timber-getters and agriculturalists moved into the Manning River delta, drawn by the rich alluvial soils. Today, the area retains elements of its rural heritage through historic homesteads and long-established farming families, reflecting the foundational agricultural development of the Mid-Coast region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 321 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.