Sandbar crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Sandbar
Sandbar is a small, semi-rural locality situated within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2428. Geographically, it is defined by its proximity to the coastline and the expansive Myall Lakes system, specifically bordering the northern shores of Smiths Lake. The terrain is characterized by coastal forests and sandy soil compositions, contributing to a sparsely populated demographic that primarily consists of permanent residents and visitors drawn to the area’s natural landscape.
The locality functions predominantly as a quiet residential and recreational destination, lacking a dense commercial core. Local life is centered on outdoor activities, with access to Smiths Lake providing opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and boating. Residents typically rely on the nearby service centers of Pacific Palms and Forster-Tuncurry for retail, educational, and medical amenities. The area remains a popular site for holiday accommodation, reflecting the broader regional trend of tourism-based economic activity along the Barrington Coast.
Historically, the region is part of the traditional lands of the Worimi people, who maintained a long-standing connection to the lakes and coastal environments. European settlement in the wider Mid-Coast region developed primarily through timber getting, oyster farming, and agriculture during the 19th century. Over the 20th century, Sandbar transitioned from a resource-extractive site to a protected ecological area, influenced by the incorporation of the surrounding lands into the Myall Lakes National Park system, which emphasizes the preservation of its indigenous heritage and sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
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.