Border Ranges crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Border Ranges
The locality of Border Ranges (postcode 2474) is situated within the Kyogle Council local government area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Defined geographically by the rugged terrain of the Great Dividing Range along the Queensland border, the area is characterized by steep forested slopes, deep valleys, and high biodiversity. Due to its protected status encompassing major national parks, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of rural landholders, conservation workers, and scattered agricultural properties.
Local life and amenities in Border Ranges are minimal, reflecting its remote wilderness setting. There are no major commercial centers or public facilities within the locality itself; residents rely on nearby regional towns such as Kyogle and Murwillumbah for retail, healthcare, education, and municipal services. The economy is largely non-industrial, with land use centered around environmental conservation, tourism, and small-scale grazing. Access is defined by winding hinterland routes, most notably the Border Ranges Scenic Drive, which draws tourists and nature enthusiasts to the area's lookouts and walking trails.
Historically and culturally, the Border Ranges area holds deep significance for the Bundjalung Aboriginal nation, who have traditional custodial connections to the land, its waterways, and its sacred sites. European history in the region began in the 19th century with timber-getters harvesting valuable red cedar and rainforest hardwoods from the steep slopes. Much of the heavily logged terrain was subsequently recognized for its ecological value, leading to the creation of the Border Ranges National Park in the late 20th century, which is now part of the UNESCO Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.