Pointer Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pointer Mountain
Pointer Mountain is a rural locality situated within the City of Shoalhaven local government area in New South Wales, holding the postcode 2539. Geographically, the area is characterized by rugged, elevated terrain and dense eucalypt forests typical of the South Coast hinterland. It is sparsely populated, with land use primarily dedicated to large-lot residential properties and conservation, reflecting the region's broader emphasis on maintaining natural landscapes and biodiversity.
The locality functions as a quiet residential enclave with minimal commercial infrastructure, relying on nearby settlements such as Milton and Ulladulla for essential services, retail, and education. Local life is defined by its semi-isolated nature, providing residents with significant privacy and access to outdoor recreational opportunities within the surrounding Shoalhaven ranges. Historical development in the area is closely linked to early European land clearing and timber harvesting, though few heritage structures remain, leaving the landscape's historical identity largely tied to the patterns of agricultural settlement and forestry that defined the early growth of the Shoalhaven region.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14 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.