Fernside crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Fernside
Fernside is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and the 2480 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, fertile volcanic soils, and agricultural landscapes typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. As a sparsely populated rural community, demographic data for Fernside is largely subsumed within the broader regional statistics of the Lismore surrounds, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, horticulture, and related rural industries.
Due to its rural nature, Fernside has limited commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries, relying instead on nearby urban centres such as Lismore for major retail, healthcare, educational, and professional services. Local life is centered around acreage living, small-scale farming, and the natural environment. Transport connectivity is provided by local rural roads linking the locality to the Bruxner Highway and the wider Northern Rivers transport network.
Historically, the land surrounding Fernside lies within the traditional country of the Bundjalung nation, who have occupied the region for tens of thousands of years. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area was developed primarily for primary production, including timber getting, dairy farming, and crop cultivation. The heritage of Fernside reflects the broader agricultural evolution of the Richmond River catchment, transitioning from dense rainforest and cedar-getting to established pastoral and farming enterprises.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 55 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.