Gorge Creek 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 Gorge Creek
Gorge Creek is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Kyogle Council local government area and falling within the 2469 postcode. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the foothills surrounding the Richmond River catchment. Due to its remote and predominantly rural nature, demographic data for Gorge Creek is minimal, with the population largely consisting of acreage owners, primary producers, and residents engaged in lifestyle farming and land management.
Due to its sparse population, Gorge Creek lacks commercial amenities or localized public infrastructure. Residents rely primarily on nearby rural hubs such as Kyogle and Tabulam for essential services, retail shopping, schooling, and healthcare. Local activity revolves around agricultural pursuits, including beef cattle grazing and land conservation. Road connectivity is maintained via regional rural routes that link the locality to the broader Kyogle shire road network.
The history of Gorge Creek is closely tied to the broader settlement of the Kyogle area, which began with timber-getting in the mid-to-late 19th century, followed by the establishment of dairy and beef cattle farming. European settlement displaced the traditional custodians of the land, the Bundjalung nation, who maintain a deep cultural and historical connection to the region. The locality retains its historical rural character, with few built structures outside of pastoral homesteads and farm infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16 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.