Dobies Bight crime statistics

About Dobies Bight

Dobies Bight is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2470. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, agricultural lands, and native bushland typical of the Richmond River catchment. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small, with residents primarily dispersed across large agricultural properties and lifestyle blocks.

The local lifestyle in Dobies Bight is centered around primary production, including beef cattle grazing and other agricultural pursuits. Because of its low population density, the locality does not feature commercial amenities, retail centres, or schools; residents typically rely on nearby service hubs such as Casino and Kyogle for shopping, healthcare, education, and professional services.

The history of the area is closely tied to European settlement in the 19th century, which saw the initial clearing of the surrounding subtropical forests for timber harvesting, followed by the establishment of dairy and beef farming. The locality takes its name from early settlers who operated in the region. Local heritage is largely defined by this agricultural transition, historical rural homesteads, and the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who are the original custodians of the wider region.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 11264
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections