Yarramalong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yarramalong
Yarramalong is a rural locality situated within the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, positioned approximately 100 kilometres north of Sydney. Geographically, it is defined by the Yarramalong Valley, a lush corridor carved by the Wyong River and flanked by the forested ridges of the Watagans and the Central Coast Plateau. The area is characterized by its semi-rural landscape, dominated by agricultural holdings, equine properties, and preserved bushland. Demographically, it remains a sparsely populated region, functioning primarily as a residential and lifestyle community rather than a high-density urban centre.
Local life in Yarramalong centers on its pastoral atmosphere, with the community maintaining a quiet, semi-independent lifestyle centered around the village precinct. Amenities are modest, including a local public school, a community hall, and a historic chapel, which serve as focal points for local gatherings. Recreational activity is largely driven by the natural environment, with the valley acting as a gateway for scenic drives and eco-tourism. While the area lacks significant commercial infrastructure, it relies on nearby towns such as Wyong for broader retail and administrative services.
The history of Yarramalong is rooted in 19th-century timber harvesting and agricultural settlement. The name is derived from an Aboriginal word, often interpreted as "place of green-leafed trees" or "big creek." Early European development was heavily dependent on the cedar trade and, subsequently, dairy farming, which established the valley’s economic character for decades. Several heritage-listed structures, including early churches and school buildings, remain preserved within the valley, serving as physical remnants of the locality’s pioneer history and its evolution from an isolated timber settlement into a scenic rural enclave.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 329 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.