Baryulgil crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Baryulgil
Baryulgil is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area (postcode 2460). Geographically positioned along the upper Clarence River, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, pastoral land, and remnant native bushland. According to standard demographic data for the broader region, the population is very small and dispersed, reflecting a traditional rural community profile with a significant Aboriginal population, predominantly belonging to the Bundjalung nation.
Local life in Baryulgil is defined by its remote, agrarian setting, with primary industries traditionally including beef cattle grazing and localized forestry. Due to its small population and isolation, the locality has limited commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Copmanhurst and Grafton for major services, healthcare, and secondary education. The local community is largely self-reliant, centred around community spaces and regional infrastructural links.
Historically, Baryulgil is most notable for its asbestos mining heritage. During the mid-20th century, the Asbestos Mines Pty Ltd operated an open-cut chrysotile asbestos mine near the locality, employing many Indigenous workers and leaving a profound, well-documented legacy of environmental contamination and associated health impacts. The site subsequently became a focal point for public health inquiries and Indigenous land rights advocacy regarding occupational health and safety standards in regional Australia.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20 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.