Fernbrook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Fernbrook
Fernbrook is a rural locality situated in the Bellingen Shire local government area of New South Wales, within the 2453 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, lush subtropical vegetation, and proximity to the Bellinger River catchment, reflecting the natural hinterland environment of the Mid North Coast region. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily consisting of acreage properties, farming holdings, and low-density residential dwellings.
Local life in Fernbrook is quiet and predominantly agriculturally focused, benefiting from its close proximity to the township of Bellingen, which serves as the primary commercial, educational, and social hub for residents. Amenities within Fernbrook itself are minimal, though the broader Bellingen LGA provides access to local schools, healthcare services, weekly markets, and community facilities. Transport connectivity relies on local rural roads linking the locality to the Pacific Highway and major regional centres such as Coffs Harbour.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the broader timber-getting and agricultural expansion of the Bellinger Valley. European settlement saw the clearing of dense lowland forests for dairy farming, maize cultivation, and cedar logging. While many of its original historic structures have been replaced or modernised, Fernbrook retains its cultural heritage as part of the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal people, whose deep historical and spiritual connection to the region predates European colonisation.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 131 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.