Bilambil crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bilambil
Bilambil is a semi-rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire of New South Wales, within the 2486 postcode. Located just inland from the coastal hubs of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, valleys, and elevated ridges that offer expansive views toward the Pacific Ocean and the McPherson Range. According to the 2021 Australian census, Bilambil and its surrounding district support a low-density residential population, functioning primarily as a quiet hinterland community with strong ties to the greater Tweed and Gold Coast regions.
Local life in Bilambil is centered around a peaceful, community-oriented rural lifestyle. Amenities within the immediate locality are modest, typically featuring a local public school, community hall, and scattered agricultural operations, including tropical fruit orchards and plant nurseries. For extensive retail, commercial, and secondary education services, residents primarily rely on the nearby commercial centers of Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah. The area's topography and natural environment also support outdoor recreation, hobby farming, and acreage living.
The history of Bilambil is rooted in traditional Bundjalung country, with the land originally utilized by Indigenous Australians for resource gathering and transit. European settlement began in the 19th century, driven by the timber industry as cedar-cutters moved into the dense hinterland forests. Following the clearing of the land, the area transitioned into agricultural production, particularly dairying, banana growing, and subtropical horticulture, before gradually evolving into the semi-rural residential community it is today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 441 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.