Eungella crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eungella
Eungella is a rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire of northeastern New South Wales, within the 2484 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, agricultural lands, and native vegetation typical of the Tweed River hinterland, positioned west of Murwillumbah. As a predominantly rural community, Eungella maintains a very low population density, with most residents living on large rural landholdings, lifestyle properties, or working in local primary production.
Local life in Eungella is centered around rural living, agriculture, and nature-based activities. The locality does not feature a major commercial hub, relying instead on nearby townships such as Murwillumbah for comprehensive retail, professional services, high schools, and medical facilities. Infrastructure within Eungella primarily consists of rural residential roads servicing local farms and properties, with the community engaging with broader Tweed Shire regional services and recreational amenities.
European settlement in the Eungella area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of timber-getting, dairy farming, and agriculture in the Tweed Valley. The region's history is closely tied to the displacement of the original Aboriginal custodians, the Bundjalung nation, and the subsequent development of agricultural industries that shaped the rural landscape. While few heritage-listed public buildings remain within Eungella proper, the locality retains a cultural landscape reflective of early Australian rural enterprise and regional development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 6 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Murder | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 350 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.