Brooklet crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Brooklet
Brooklet is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Ballina Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2479. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, fertile volcanic soils, and a subtropical climate conducive to agriculture. The population primarily consists of rural residential landholders and agriculturalists, reflecting a quiet, low-density demographic profile typical of the hinterland behind coastal Ballina and Byron Bay.
Local life in Brooklet is centered around agriculture, boutique farming, and nature-based living. The economy is largely agrarian, featuring enterprises such as macadamia orchards, tropical fruit growing, and livestock grazing, alongside emerging tourism and eco-accommodation ventures. Due to its rural seclusion, the locality lacks a major commercial center, relying instead on nearby townships such as Tintenbar, Bangalow, and Ballina for comprehensive retail, educational, and medical services.
Historically, the area was traditional land for the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. European history in Brooklet, like much of the surrounding region, was driven by the timber industry—specifically the harvesting of valuable "Big Scrub" rainforest timbers such as Australian red cedar—followed by the subsequent clearing of the land for dairy farming and general agriculture. Over the 20th century, the landscape transitioned from intensive dairying to a diverse mix of horticulture, lifestyle farming, and conservation-minded rural residential holdings.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 253 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.