Buckendoon crime statistics

About Buckendoon

Buckendoon is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2472. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating terrain, fertile volcanic soils, and patches of remnant subtropical rainforest typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Due to its small geographical footprint and primarily agricultural land use, Buckendoon has a sparse population, with most residents living on rural residential properties or working farms.

Local life in Buckendoon is centered around agriculture, particularly cattle grazing, horticulture, and macadamia farming. The locality relies heavily on nearby service hubs such as Lismore, Nimbin, and small surrounding villages for commercial, educational, and medical amenities. Community life is informal and tied closely to the broader rural character of the region, featuring quiet country roads and a strong connection to the natural environment.

European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber industry and subsequent agricultural clearing of the "Big Scrub" rainforest. The land was largely transformed into dairy and beef cattle farms over successive generations. Today, Buckendoon retains its quiet rural identity, bearing traces of its early agricultural history through historic farmsteads and cleared pastoral landscapes.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10630
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections