Banora Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
561 recorded in this period, compared with 483 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Banora Point
Banora Point is a residential suburb located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2486). Situated immediately south of Tweed Heads and overlooking the Tweed River, the locality features a mix of elevated ridge areas offering panoramic views of the river and ocean, alongside low-lying residential pockets. According to the 2021 Australian census, Banora Point has a population of over 16,000 residents, characterised by a higher-than-average median age due to its popularity as a retirement destination, alongside a growing number of families.
The suburb functions primarily as a residential hub supported by several local commercial precincts, including the Banora Point Shopping Village and Tweed City Shopping Centre, which is located nearby. Local amenities comprise multiple public and private schools, recreational parks, sporting fields, and the Tweed Golf Club. Transportation is facilitated by the Pacific Highway, which skirts the eastern edge of the suburb, providing regional connectivity to Gold Coast Airport to the north and Byron Bay to the south.
Historically, the land was traditionally inhabited by the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. Early European activity in the broader Tweed region focused on cedar-getting, agriculture, and sugar cane farming. The name "Banora" is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word, though the suburb developed primarily in the latter half of the 20th century from a rural area into the established suburban residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 62 | 25 |
| Malicious damage to property | 58 | 50 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 53 | 41 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 41 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 40 | 37 |
| Fraud | 33 | 32 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 30 | 28 |
| Steal from retail store | 23 | 34 |
| Breach bail conditions | 21 | 12 |
| Other offences | 20 | 11 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 16 | 31 |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 14 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 14 |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 8 |
| Trespass | 11 | 8 |
| Other theft | 10 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 10 | 12 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 10 | 8 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16,460 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.