Tamarama crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
57 recorded in this period, compared with 37 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tamarama
Tamarama is a small, affluent coastal suburb located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Waverley Council local government area. Situated approximately six kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, the suburb is geographically defined by its steep, narrow valley and the iconic Tamarama Beach, which is flanked by dramatic sandstone cliffs. The demographic profile is primarily comprised of professional families and young adults, characterized by high median household incomes and a high proportion of residential properties overlooking the Tasman Sea.
The suburb is predominantly residential, with its local life centered on the coastline and the popular coastal walking track that connects Bondi Beach to Coogee. Tamarama Beach, often nicknamed "Glamarama" due to its popularity among surfers and sunbathers, is serviced by the Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club, the oldest in Australia. While the suburb lacks a significant commercial hub, it provides essential recreational amenities, including Tamarama Park, which occupies the gully leading down to the beach and serves as a primary green space for the community.
Historically, the area was known as "Fletchers Glen" in the mid-19th century before being developed as an amusement park called the Bondi Aquarium in 1887, which featured a theater and outdoor attractions. Following the decline of the amusement park in the early 20th century, the land was subdivided for residential development. Today, the suburb retains a mix of inter-war architecture and modern coastal residences, with several sites listed on the Waverley local heritage register for their architectural and cultural significance.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 2 |
| Fraud | 5 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 4 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,478 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.