Gurranang crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 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 Gurranang
Gurranang is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural acreage typical of the rural hinterland west of Grafton. Due to its dispersed population and small geographical footprint, demographic data for Gurranang is largely subsumed within the broader Clarence Valley statistical area, featuring a predominantly low-density residential and farming population.
Local life in Gurranang is centered around primary production, including beef cattle grazing and small-scale agriculture. The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming community, lacking major commercial or retail amenities. Residents rely on nearby regional centers, particularly Grafton, for essential services, secondary education, healthcare, and retail shopping. Road connectivity is provided via local rural routes linking the area to the Gwydir Highway.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of agriculture, timber harvesting, and pastoralism throughout the Clarence River catchment. The traditional custodians of the land are the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr language groups, who maintained a deep connection to the region for millennia prior to European colonization. The locality retains its rural heritage through historic farming practices and landscapes largely unaltered by intense industrial development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 57 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.