Pebbly Beach crime statistics

About Pebbly Beach

Pebbly Beach is a coastal locality situated in the Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, within the 2536 postcode. Geographically, it is set within the boundaries of the Murramarang National Park, characterized by rugged headlands, dense eucalypt forests, and prominent surf beaches. Due to its remote location within a national park setting, the permanent resident population is extremely small, with the area largely functioning as a destination for tourism and conservation rather than a populated residential suburb.

Local life and amenities at Pebbly Beach are heavily centered on nature-based recreation, including camping, bushwalking, surfing, and wildlife observation. The locality is particularly renowned for its resident population of eastern grey kangaroos, which frequently forage on the coastal grasses near the shoreline. Infrastructure is minimal, restricted primarily to a managed National Parks campground, basic amenities, and unsealed access roads designed to preserve the surrounding natural environment.

Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Yuin Aboriginal people, who utilized the rich coastal and forest resources. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the region's history was defined by forestry and timber-getting industries, with a small port operating nearby to ship timber out to sea. Over time, commercial operations ceased, and the landscape was incorporated into the Murramarang National Park, shifting the area's focus permanently toward environmental preservation and public recreation.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• NSW Spatial Services
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