Tilligerry Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tilligerry Creek
Tilligerry Creek is a tidal waterway and surrounding locality situated within the Port Stephens Council area of New South Wales (postcode 2319). Geographically, the area is defined by the creek’s estuary, which feeds into the southern shores of Port Stephens. The region consists of several small residential communities, including Tanilba Bay, Mallabula, and Lemon Tree Passage. Demographically, the locality serves as a residential hub for the wider Port Stephens region, characterized by a mix of permanent retirees, families, and seasonal visitors attracted to its coastal setting.
The locality is primarily residential, supported by local village-style shopping centres, primary schools, and community clubs. Recreational life is heavily oriented toward water-based activities, including fishing, boating, and kayaking, with extensive foreshore reserves providing public access to the water. The area is also noted for the Tilligerry Habitat, a community-run environmental reserve that protects local flora and fauna, notably acting as a significant sanctuary for koala populations.
Historically, the area was the traditional land of the Worimi people, who relied on the abundant marine resources of the creek and surrounding wetlands. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the region remained largely rural and isolated, transitioning into a popular holiday destination during the mid-20th century. While historically focused on timber getting and oyster farming, modern Tilligerry Creek has evolved into a suburban landscape, though it retains elements of its maritime heritage through its ongoing, small-scale aquaculture industries.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.