Dungay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dungay
Dungay is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Tweed Shire local government area (postcode 2484). Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating hills, agricultural land, and proximity to the Tweed River valley, set against the backdrop of the Border Ranges. At the 2021 census, Dungay and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in agriculture, horticulture, and lifestyle properties.
The local economy and lifestyle are distinctly rural, centred around small-scale farming, cattle grazing, and macadamia orchards. While Dungay itself is primarily residential and agricultural, it relies on the nearby township of Murwillumbah for essential commercial services, secondary education, and healthcare amenities. The locality is connected via local rural roads that link to the broader Tweed Shire transport network.
European settlement in the Dungay area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber industry, cedar-getting, and subsequent dairy farming. The cultural landscape reflects this agricultural heritage, featuring historic rural homesteads and cleared pastoral lands. The locality derives its name from the Indigenous Bundjalung language, acknowledging the traditional custodians of the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 225 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.