East Coraki crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Coraki
East Coraki is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and the 2471 postcode. Geographically, it is positioned near the Richmond River floodplain, a landscape characterized by low-lying agricultural land primarily utilized for farming and cattle grazing. As a sparsely populated rural area, demographic data for East Coraki is largely integrated with the broader surrounding agricultural community of the Coraki district.
Due to its rural and residential nature, East Coraki has limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on the nearby town of Coraki and larger regional centres such as Lismore and Casino for retail, healthcare, and educational services. The locality is connected by a network of rural roads that facilitate local agricultural transport and community access to the wider Northern Rivers region.
The history of East Coraki is closely tied to the European settlement of the Richmond River valley in the 19th century, which initially focused on the timber industry, cedar-getting, and subsequent agricultural development. The traditional custodians of the land are the Bundjalung nation. Like many communities along the floodplain, the area has historically been shaped by significant weather events, including periodic flooding of the Richmond River system.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 222 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.