Eighteen Mile crime statistics

About Eighteen Mile

Eighteen Mile is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the hinterland surrounding the Clarence River catchment. Due to its remote and predominantly rural setting, the locality has a very low population density, with most residents living on large rural landholdings or acreage.

Due to its sparse population, Eighteen Mile lacks commercial amenities and relies on nearby regional hubs, such as Grafton, for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. Local life is centred around primary production, including agriculture and forestry, with residents participating in the broader Clarence Valley community. Infrastructure within the locality is primarily limited to rural access roads connecting local properties to the region's broader transport network.

Historically, the area developed in conjunction with the broader settlement of the Clarence Valley, which saw growth driven by timber getting, agriculture, and pastoral activities in the 19th and 20th centuries. The locality's name reflects historical surveying practices, often denoting distances from regional towns or geographical markers along early transport routes. The traditional custodians of the land are the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr language groups, whose rich cultural heritage remains deeply connected to 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 11390
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections