Boorabee Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boorabee Park
Boorabee Park is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2480 postcode. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural parcels typical of the sub-tropical hinterland west of Lismore. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily comprising residents engaged in acreage living, local agriculture, and land stewardship.
As a remote rural community, Boorabee Park contains minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as Kyogle, Nimbin, and Lismore for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Local infrastructure is largely restricted to rural residential roads and properties. The area is known for its quiet, natural environment and forms part of the broader Northern Rivers hinterland, which places a strong emphasis on sustainability, conservation, and alternative rural lifestyles.
Historically, the locality lies within the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who managed and inhabited the region prior to European settlement. European presence in the wider Kyogle area expanded significantly in the 19th century, driven by the timber industry, dairy farming, and beef cattle production. Over time, parts of the broader district experienced demographic shifts with the arrival of alternative lifestyle settlers in the late 20th century. Today, Boorabee Park retains its historical character as a quiet rural and semi-forested landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 146 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.