Wallaga Lake crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
19 recorded in this period, compared with 23 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wallaga Lake
Wallaga Lake is a locality situated on the South Coast of New South Wales within the Bega Valley Shire (postcode 2546). Geographically, it is dominated by the lake of the same name—the largest coastal lake in southern New South Wales—which serves as a significant estuary separated from the Tasman Sea by a shifting sandbar. The area is characterized by its proximity to the foothills of Gulaga Mountain and is largely defined by low-density residential development interspersed with bushland. Demographically, the population is relatively small, consisting primarily of permanent residents and seasonal holidaymakers drawn to the region’s natural environment.
Life in Wallaga Lake centers on maritime and outdoor recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching. The locality offers basic amenities, with residents typically relying on the nearby coastal towns of Bermagui and Cobargo for retail, medical, and educational services. Historically and culturally, the region holds profound significance for the Yuin people, the Traditional Custodians of the land. The lake and the adjacent Wallaga Lake Aboriginal Station are central to the local Indigenous heritage, reflecting a long history of connection to the country that continues to be recognized and protected within the local government area today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 587 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.