Booyong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Booyong
Booyong is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Byron Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2480. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating fertile terrain typical of the Richmond-Tweed region, historically dominated by subtropical rainforest and rich volcanic soils suited to agriculture. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, with residents primarily engaged in primary production and regional services.
The local economy and lifestyle center predominantly around agriculture, farming, and acreage living, taking advantage of the region's high rainfall and warm climate. While Booyong itself does not contain a major commercial center, it relies on nearby towns such as Lismore, Bangalow, and Byron Bay for comprehensive retail, educational, and healthcare services. Transport connectivity is facilitated by secondary rural roads linking the locality to the wider Northern Rivers transport network.
Historically, the area developed as part of the broader expansion of European settlement in the late 19th century, driven by the timber industry—particularly the logging of native cedar—followed by dairy farming and crop cultivation. The traditional custodians of the land are the Bundjalung nation. Heritage elements in the broader locality reflect early agricultural enterprise and the transformation of the 'Big Scrub' rainforest into productive pastoral land.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 84 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.