Tamban crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tamban
Tamban is a rural locality situated within the Nambucca Valley Council area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Positioned inland from the coast, the landscape is characterized by rolling hills, forested areas, and agricultural land, with the Nambucca River catchment influencing the local topography. As a sparsely populated area, the demographic profile is defined by a low-density community primarily engaged in primary production, small-scale farming, and rural lifestyle pursuits.
Local life in Tamban is defined by its quiet, semi-remote setting, offering residents limited immediate amenities. The locality functions largely as a residential and agricultural enclave, with essential services, commercial hubs, and schools located in neighboring towns such as Bowraville and Macksville. Historically, the area was shaped by the development of the timber industry and early agricultural settlement along the river systems. While few formal heritage sites are documented, the locality retains a cultural connection to the broader Nambucca Valley’s history of colonial expansion and the traditional custodianship of the Gumbaynggirr people.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 94 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.