Homeleigh crime statistics

About Homeleigh

Homeleigh is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Kyogle Council local government area and encompassed by the 2474 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, agricultural lands, and remnant native vegetation typical of the Border Ranges foothills. Demographically, Homeleigh has a small, dispersed population typical of a rural farming community, with residents primarily engaged in primary production and lifestyle property management.

Local life in Homeleigh is centered around agriculture, specifically beef cattle grazing and localized crop farming. The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural district rather than a commercial hub. Residents access retail, educational, and professional services in the nearby town of Kyogle, which acts as the major service center for the broader region.

European settlement in the Homeleigh area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the timber industry and subsequent agricultural clearing. The region's history is closely tied to the development of the Richmond River district, evolving from early cedar-getting and pastoral leases into established dairy and beef farming enterprises. Local heritage is preserved through historic rural homesteads and the cultural landscape shaped by generations of farming families.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 11938
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections