Calamia crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Calamia
Calamia is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and encompassed by the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating rural land, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the Clarence River catchment. Due to its sparse population and agrarian focus, demographic data specific to Calamia is largely integrated into the broader statistics of the Clarence Valley region, housing a very small resident population primarily engaged in primary production and rural acreage living.
As a predominantly agricultural and residential community, Calamia possesses minimal commercial infrastructure. Local life centers on rural pursuits, with residents accessing essential services, retail, and community facilities in nearby regional hubs such as Grafton. The locality is connected by a network of rural secondary roads that facilitate local transport and agricultural logistics, while recreational activities are largely nature-based, reflecting the surrounding natural environment.
The history of Calamia is closely tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Clarence Valley, which traditionally lies within the ancestral lands of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr, and Yaegl Aboriginal nations. Following European colonization in the 19th century, the area was progressively cleared and utilized for timber-getting, beef cattle grazing, and various agricultural enterprises. Local heritage is preserved through its enduring rural landscape and historical ties to the foundational industries of the Clarence Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 24 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.