Coorabell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
25 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coorabell
Coorabell is a hinterland locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Byron Shire local government area (postcode 2479). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating green hills, high-rainfall subtropical rainforest remnants, and elevated vantage points offering panoramic views toward the Pacific Ocean. Demographically, it is a rural-residential community populated primarily by families, agricultural smallholders, and professionals attracted to the region's natural environment.
Local life in Coorabell is quiet and community-focused, centered around rural living, creative pursuits, and sustainable agriculture. The locality is largely residential and agricultural, featuring macadamia orchards, small-scale farming, and bushland properties. Amenities within Coorabell itself are minimal, consisting primarily of the historic Coorabell Public School and community gathering spaces, while residents rely on nearby townships such as Mullumbimby and Byron Bay for comprehensive commercial, educational, and medical services.
Historically, the area was originally inhabited by the Arakwal and other Bundjalung Nation peoples who managed the rich subtropical landscape. European settlement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was driven by the timber industry, particularly the logging of valuable Australian red cedar, followed by the clearing of land for dairy farming and banana plantations. Over subsequent decades, Coorabell transitioned from an agricultural hub to a sought-after hinterland residential area, reflecting broader demographic shifts in the Northern Rivers region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 481 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.