Coombadjha crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coombadjha
Coombadjha is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, dense native bushland, and proximity to protected natural reserves, including parts of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Due to its remote setting and extensive forested landscape, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of scattered rural landholdings.
Owing to its isolated geography, Coombadjha has very few local commercial amenities or public infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby regional hubs, such as Grafton or South Grafton, for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The local lifestyle is defined by privacy, agriculture, conservation, and outdoor pursuits, with access largely dependent on local forestry and rural roads winding through the rugged Clarence Valley terrain.
Historically, the region was part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal peoples, who managed the country for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area saw industrial activity focused primarily on timber harvesting, pastoralism, and gold prospecting. Today, Coombadjha retains a quiet historical character, transitioning from an extractive frontier economy to a landscape valued for its ecological significance and remote natural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7 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.