Goodwood Island crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Goodwood Island
Goodwood Island is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2469 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by its island setting at the mouth of the Clarence River, bounded by waterways and dominated by low-lying, flat terrain traditionally suited to agricultural pursuits. Due to its isolated nature and limited habitable land, the locality supports a very small population, characterized primarily by acreage and agricultural landholdings rather than dense residential development.
Local life and amenities on Goodwood Island are sparse, reflecting its rural and remote character. There are no major commercial centres, retail hubs, or public facilities located directly on the island; instead, residents rely on nearby townships such as Maclean and Yamba for essential services, schooling, healthcare, and shopping. Economic activity in the area is predominantly tied to primary industries, particularly sugarcane farming and cattle grazing, which take advantage of the fertile alluvial soils of the Clarence River floodplain.
Historically, the island and the surrounding Clarence Valley hold significant heritage value, originally being the traditional lands of the Bundjalung and Yaegl Aboriginal nations. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the region quickly developed around timber-getting, navigation of the Clarence River, and agriculture. The locality's name reflects its historical association with the broader maritime and river-trade history of the North Coast, serving as a quiet agricultural pocket shaped by the waterways that surround it.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 91 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.