Goonellabah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1,265 recorded in this period, compared with 1,139 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Goonellabah
Goonellabah is a major residential suburb and locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2480. Located just east of Lismore's central business district, the area is characterized by an elevated topography that offers sweeping views toward the Nightcap Range. According to the 2021 Australian census, Goonellabah is one of the most populated urban centres in the Lismore region, accommodating a diverse demographic that includes families, young professionals, and retirees.
Functioning as a primary commercial and residential hub for the eastern Lismore district, Goonellabah provides a comprehensive range of local amenities. It features the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC), a major regional recreation facility, alongside several neighborhood shopping centres, medical services, and educational institutions, including local primary and high schools. Transport connectivity is maintained primarily via the Bruxner Highway, which links the locality to Lismore, Ballina, and the broader Northern Rivers coastal strip.
Prior to European settlement, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who maintained a deep connection to the rich volcanic soils and forests of the region. European presence expanded in the 19th century as the area was cleared for agriculture, initially focusing on timber harvesting, dairy farming, and macadamia cultivation. Over the latter half of the 20th century, Goonellabah transitioned from rural farmland into a rapidly growing suburban extension of Lismore to accommodate the region's expanding population.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 164 | 99 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 113 | 104 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 106 | 82 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 102 | 107 |
| Steal from retail store | 89 | 79 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 72 | 43 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 67 | 83 |
| Trespass | 61 | 34 |
| Fraud | 58 | 59 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 57 | 24 |
| Breach bail conditions | 45 | 64 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 35 | 26 |
| Steal from dwelling | 33 | 16 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 31 | 22 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 29 | 45 |
| Sexual assault | 29 | 31 |
| Other theft | 18 | 22 |
| Criminal intent | 17 | 9 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13,351 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.