Camp Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Camp Creek
Camp Creek is a rural locality situated in the Northern New South Wales region, within the Inverell Shire local government area, and shares the 4385 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native Australian bushland, and the waterway from which the locality derives its name. Due to its remote setting, the population is very small and primarily dispersed across broad-acre farming properties and rural homesteads, contributing to a quiet, low-density demographic profile centered around primary production.
Local life in Camp Creek is defined by its agricultural focus, with primary industries such as livestock grazing and cropping underpinning the economy. The locality itself operates entirely without commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers like Inverell or cross-border connections into southern Queensland for retail, healthcare, and educational services. Community interaction in the area is typically informal and centered around rural networks and landcare activities.
The history of Camp Creek is closely tied to European settlement and pastoral expansion in the New England and North West slopes regions during the 19th century. Traditional custodianship belongs to the original Indigenous Australian language groups of the area, whose cultural heritage remains tied to the local landscape and waterways. Over generations, the locality has evolved from early pastoral runs into established family-owned farming holdings, maintaining its historical connection to the rural development of the Inverell district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 42 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.