Gibraltar Range crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gibraltar Range
Gibraltar Range is a rugged and sparsely populated locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, primarily within the Glen Innes Severn local government area (postcode 2370). Spanning high-elevation terrain, the area is defined by dramatic granite outcrops, deep gorges, and extensive native forests. A significant portion of the locality is encompassed by the Gibraltar Range National Park, which forms part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, characterized by cool temperate rainforests and diverse native flora and fauna. Demographically, the locality records a very low permanent resident population, reflecting its protected status and remote wilderness setting.
Due to its remote geography and conservation status, local life and amenities within Gibraltar Range are extremely limited. There are no major commercial centres, residential subdivisions, or standard civic infrastructure located directly within the locality. Instead, residents and visitors rely on nearby regional hubs such as Glen Innes for essential services, healthcare, and retail. The area's primary economic and recreational activity is nature-based tourism, featuring bushwalking, camping, birdwatching, and sightseeing along the Gwydir Highway, which traverses the range.
Historically, the Gibraltar Range area is part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung and Anaiwan Aboriginal peoples, who maintain a long and enduring connection to the country. European presence in the region increased during the 19th century with the expansion of timber-getting, grazing, and mining exploration, though the rugged terrain largely limited intensive settlement. Historic transport routes, including early timber tracks and Cobb & Co coach routes along the tablelands, played an important role in regional connectivity before the modern highway infrastructure was established.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 118 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.