Cobaki Lakes crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Cobaki Lakes
Cobaki Lakes is a residential locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Tweed Shire local government area and the 2486 postcode. Located immediately south of the Queensland border and just west of Tweed Heads, the area is characterized by low-density residential developments integrated with surrounding natural bushland, hills, and the Cobaki Broadwater catchment. Due to ongoing, staged master-planned residential development, the population and demographic profile of the area have steadily evolved, shifting from rural land use toward a suburban community.
Local life in Cobaki Lakes is primarily residential, designed around master-planned neighborhoods featuring parks, walking tracks, and artificial lakes. While the locality itself functions largely as a residential zone, residents rely on neighboring areas such as Tweed Heads, Coolangatta, and Banora Point for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Public transport links are limited, making private vehicular transport the primary mode of travel for the community.
Historically, the lands surrounding Cobaki were traditionally inhabited by the Bundjalung nation, with the natural environment utilized for hunting, gathering, and cultural practices. European settlement in the wider Tweed region initially focused on timber-getting, agriculture, and dairy farming. In recent decades, the area has undergone a significant transition from rural acreage to a major urban growth corridor, designated for large-scale residential expansion to accommodate the growing population of the Tweed-Gold Coast border region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 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.