Pappinbarra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Pappinbarra
Pappinbarra is a rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area and the 2446 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, native bushland, and the fertile valley surrounding the Pappinbarra River, a tributary of the Hastings River. The population is small and dispersed, typical of the hinterland areas west of Port Macquarie, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, beef cattle farming, and forestry.
Due to its remote and rural nature, local life in Pappinbarra is quiet and self-reliant, with community activities traditionally centered around local rural properties and regional connections to nearby townships like Wauchope. Essential commercial amenities, secondary education, and advanced healthcare services are accessed in larger surrounding centers. The local landscape offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fishing, bushwalking, and exploring the natural waterways of the Hastings River catchment.
European settlement in the Pappinbarra district dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber-getting industry that exploited the region's dense stands of cedar and hardwoods, followed by the establishment of dairy and beef cattle farming. Historic heritage in the locality is largely tied to early agricultural clearing, pioneer tracks, and remnants of the timber-hauling era that shaped the upper Hastings hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 86 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.