Dumaresq Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dumaresq Valley
Dumaresq Valley is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, primarily within the Tenterfield Shire local government area and encompassing the 2372 postcode. Geographically defined by the Dumaresq River, which forms the border between New South Wales and Queensland, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, river flats, and native bushland. Due to its expansive rural nature, the locality has a very sparse population, with residents primarily engaged in primary production, particularly sheep and cattle grazing, as well as broadacre agriculture supported by the river system.
Local life in the Dumaresq Valley is centered around agricultural pursuits and remote rural living, with minimal commercial infrastructure within the immediate locality. Residents generally rely on nearby regional centers, such as Tenterfield in New South Wales and Stanthorpe just across the border in Queensland, for essential services, healthcare, secondary education, and retail shopping. Community interaction is typically facilitated through local landholder networks, bushfire brigades, and regional events held in surrounding settlements.
Historically, the region is part of the traditional lands of indigenous Australian peoples who utilized the river systems and fertile valleys prior to European settlement. Following European exploration in the 19th century, the valley was opened up for pastoralism, becoming home to several historic large-scale landholdings and pastoral runs. The heritage of the area is closely tied to the pastoral history of the New England and Border Rivers districts, with remnants of early rural infrastructure and transport routes still visible throughout the broader landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 29 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.