Goat Island crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Goat Island
Goat Island is a locality situated within the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, administered by the Ballina Shire local government area within the 2477 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by its low-lying, rural character, characterized by proximity to local waterways and agricultural floodplains typical of the Richmond River delta system. Due to its rural zoning and environmental constraints, the locality has a negligible permanent resident population, functioning primarily as open agricultural land rather than a residential settlement.
Given its sparse population and rural designation, Goat Island contains no commercial amenities, retail centers, or public infrastructure. Residents and surrounding landholders rely on nearby towns within the Ballina Shire, such as Ballina and Alstonville, for essential services, education, and commerce. The area remains largely undeveloped, with land use primarily dedicated to farming, grazing, and conservation of the natural riparian environment.
Historically, the locality’s development has been closely tied to the broader settlement and agricultural expansion of the Richmond River district. Traditionally part of the ancestral lands of the Bundjalung nation, the area was impacted by European settlement in the 19th century, which saw the clearing of native vegetation for agriculture. While it lacks major historical landmarks or built heritage sites, the landscape reflects the historical patterns of rural land use and flood management in the Northern Rivers region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4 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.