Fernvale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Fernvale
Fernvale 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 pockets of native bushland, typical of the hinterland region near the Queensland border. Due to its rural nature, the population is relatively sparse, consisting largely of acreage property owners, farmers, and residents commuting to nearby regional hubs for employment and services.
As a predominantly rural community, Fernvale relies heavily on neighboring towns for advanced commercial, educational, and medical amenities. Local infrastructure is primarily composed of residential and agricultural properties connected by a network of rural roads. The lifestyle is quiet and community-oriented, with residents accessing comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and secondary schooling in larger nearby centers within the Tweed Shire and the Gold Coast region.
The history of Fernvale is closely tied to the broader European settlement and agricultural development of the Tweed Valley, which transitioned from timber harvesting to dairy farming and crop cultivation in the 19th and 20th centuries. The area retains historical markers of its agricultural past through remnant farmsteads and rural infrastructure. While modern development has introduced contemporary housing, the locality maintains its traditional rural character and ties to the region's indigenous and pioneering heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 261 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.