Cambridge Plateau crime statistics

About Cambridge Plateau

Cambridge Plateau is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2469. Geographically, the area is defined by elevated terrain, dense native bushland, and rugged topography associated with the Great Dividing Range. Demographically, Cambridge Plateau is very sparsely populated, characterized by a small, dispersed community primarily engaged in primary industries and land stewardship.

Due to its remote and heavily forested setting, local amenities within Cambridge Plateau itself are extremely limited, with residents relying on nearby townships such as Kyogle for commercial services, healthcare, and educational facilities. The local lifestyle is quiet and rural, centered around agriculture, forestry, and environmental conservation. The surrounding natural landscape provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, including bushwalking and four-wheel driving through the region's state forests and national park estates.

Historically, the lands of the Cambridge Plateau hold deep cultural significance for the Bundjalung nation, the traditional custodians of the region. European presence in the area expanded during the 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by the timber industry, which valued the region's dense hardwood forests for logging. Today, much of the historical footprint is preserved within the surrounding public lands, balancing the legacy of early resource extraction with modern conservation and heritage management.

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
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections