Dorrigo Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dorrigo Mountain
Dorrigo Mountain is a locality situated within the Bellingen Shire local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2453. Geographically, it encompasses the steep, densely forested escarpment of the Great Dividing Range along the Waterfall Way, rising from the coastal lowlands toward the Dorrigo Plateau. Due to its rugged terrain, dense rainforests, and protected national park boundaries, the area has a very sparse population, with demographic data largely integrated into the broader Bellingen statistical region.
The locality is primarily defined by its natural environment, traversed by the Waterfall Way, which serves as the critical transport link between Bellingen and the town of Dorrigo. Local life centers around nature-based tourism, conservation, and transit, with prominent natural attractions including Dorrigo National Park, picturesque waterfalls, and scenic lookouts offering expansive views of the Pacific coast. Infrastructure is minimal, consisting mostly of roadway amenities and visitor facilities associated with the surrounding national parks.
Historically, the area is tied to the timber-getting industry of the 19th and early 20th centuries, which prompted the initial carving of transport routes up the difficult escarpment. The region holds significant cultural heritage value for the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal people, who have ancient connections to the forests, flora, and fauna of the mountain. Over time, the focus of the area shifted from resource extraction to environmental preservation, leading to the establishment of the protected reserves that define the locality today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 88 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.