Teralba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
299 recorded in this period, compared with 261 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Teralba
Teralba is a suburb (postcode 2284) located in the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, situated at the northern end of Lake Macquarie. Geographically, the area is characterized by its position along the western shores of the lake and the northern reaches of Cockle Creek. As of the 2021 Census, the locality maintains a population of approximately 2,000 residents, functioning largely as a residential area that transitions from urbanized lakeside plains to undulating bushland.
The suburb is serviced by the Teralba railway station on the Newcastle and Central Coast line, providing commuter access to Newcastle and Sydney. Local amenities include a small commercial precinct, parks, and recreational facilities centered around the waterfront and Cockle Creek. The community is primarily residential, supported by local sporting clubs and proximity to larger retail hubs in the neighboring suburbs of Boolaroo and Glendale.
Historically, Teralba was a significant site for coal mining and railway development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which spurred its early growth and settlement. The name "Teralba" is derived from an Aboriginal word, often interpreted as meaning "place of large ferns." While the coal industry has since declined, the suburb retains historical significance through its older housing stock and heritage sites, reflecting its evolution from a regional industrial and transport node into a contemporary residential suburb.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 117 | 89 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 19 |
| Fraud | 22 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 19 | 14 |
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 14 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 13 | 11 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 24 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 11 | 9 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 9 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 6 |
| Arson | 3 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 5 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,654 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.