Dairy Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dairy Flat
Dairy Flat is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. Geographically characterized by undulating terrain, cleared agricultural land, and pockets of remnant subtropical vegetation, the area is typical of the scenic hinterland near the Queensland border. Due to its rural nature, Dairy Flat has a sparse population and low demographic density, with residents engaged in primary production and land management.
Local life in Dairy Flat is centered around agriculture, specifically beef cattle grazing and lifestyle farming. The locality functions as a quiet residential and farming community, possessing minimal commercial infrastructure within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely on nearby service centers such as Kyogle and Woodenbong for retail, education, healthcare, and community services. Historically, the area was developed following European settlement in the 19th century, which saw the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation impacted by timber-getting and agricultural clearing. The locality’s name reflects its historical association with pastoral land use. While few formal heritage-listed structures remain within Dairy Flat itself, the wider Kyogle local government area retains a strong historical connection to early pastoralism and the timber industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 22 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.