Booerie Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Booerie Creek
Booerie Creek is a semi-rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and the 2480 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, remnant subtropical vegetation, and low-density residential and agricultural land uses. Demographically, it is a quiet, sparsely populated community closely tied to the nearby regional centre of Lismore, with residents typically commuting for employment, education, and major commercial services.
Due to its rural-residential nature, Booerie Creek features limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on neighbouring settlements and Lismore for retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. The locality is primarily defined by acreage properties, small-scale farming, and natural bushland. Local life is centered around a quiet, community-oriented rural lifestyle, with road transport serving as the primary connection to the broader Northern Rivers network.
Historically, the area lies within the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who have ancient and ongoing connections to the region. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the broader Lismore district was developed primarily for timber getting, agriculture, and dairy farming. Over time, localities like Booerie Creek evolved from early agricultural holdings into the rural-residential community seen today, retaining much of its natural landscape and historical ties to the development of the Richmond River catchment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 130 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.