Bean Creek crime statistics

About Bean Creek

Bean Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2469. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, agricultural lands, and remnant pockets of native bushland typical of the Border Ranges hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily residing on scattered acreage and farming properties rather than in a concentrated township.

Local life and amenities in Bean Creek are intimately tied to primary production, predominantly beef cattle grazing and associated agricultural pursuits. The locality operates largely without commercial infrastructure, relying instead on nearby regional service centres such as Kyogle for retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Transport connectivity is provided by a network of secondary rural roads linking the area to the wider Northern Rivers transport grid.

Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who managed the country for millennia before European settlement. From the mid-19th century onward, the area's development was driven by the timber industry and subsequent agricultural clearing. While few formal historical structures remain within Bean Creek proper, the broader Kyogle locality retains significant heritage relating to early European exploration, timber-getting, and the expansion of the North Coast railway line.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10240
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections