Burrapine 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 Burrapine
Burrapine is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley local government area of New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2447. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, dense native vegetation, and proximity to natural waterways within the NSW Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and widely dispersed across agricultural and bushland properties, contributing to a quiet, low-density demographic profile typical of remote regional valleys.
Local life in Burrapine centers around primary production, small-scale farming, and rural residential living. The locality functions largely as a self-reliant community, with residents relying on neighboring regional centers such as Bowraville and Macksville for commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. The surrounding natural landscape supports outdoor activities, bushwalking, and appreciation of the region's biodiversity.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal people, who maintained a deep connection to the land and waterways. Following European settlement in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the locality's development was primarily driven by timber-getting, cedar-cutting, and subsequent agricultural clearing. While much of the historic infrastructure has evolved or disappeared, the region retains a strong heritage tied to the pioneering rural industries of the Nambucca Valley.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 58 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.