Calliope crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Calliope
Calliope is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2462. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural acreage typical of the wider Clarence River catchment. Due to its rural classification, Calliope has a very low population density, with residents predominantly living on large farming properties or rural-residential lots.
Local life in Calliope is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, including livestock grazing and horticulture. The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming community, lacking major commercial or industrial hubs. For daily services, retail, and education, residents generally travel to nearby larger towns within the Clarence Valley region. Essential infrastructure is managed by the Clarence Valley Council.
The history of Calliope is closely tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Clarence Valley during the 19th century. Prior to European colonization, the land was traditional country for Indigenous Australian peoples, who maintained a deep connection to the region's river systems and forests. The area gradually transitioned from timber-getting and extensive pastoral leases into established farming land, preserving much of its historic rural character to the present day.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 87 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.