Iluka crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
81 recorded in this period, compared with 64 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Iluka
Iluka is a coastal locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area (postcode 2466). Positioned on the northern bank of the Clarence River near its mouth, the town is bounded by the Tasman Sea to the east and surrounded largely by the Yuraygir National Park and extensive coastal rainforests. The area maintains a stable, permanent residential population, which is supplemented by seasonal tourists and holidaymakers.
The local economy and lifestyle are closely tied to the coastal environment, with fishing, tourism, and outdoor recreation serving as primary activities. Amenities within the locality include a local shopping strip, a bowling club, a public school, medical services, and marina facilities along the river. Iluka is particularly renowned for its significant littoral rainforest reserves—some of the last remaining substantial areas of this ecosystem type in the state—as well as its surf beaches and nature walking tracks.
Historically, the area developed from timber-getting and fishing industries in the late 19th century, taking advantage of the Clarence River waterway for transport. The name "Iluka" is of Indigenous Australian origin, generally interpreted to mean "near the sea" or "by the water." Over subsequent decades, the town evolved from a remote forestry and holiday settlement into a protected residential and eco-tourism destination while retaining much of its historic maritime character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 13 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 6 |
| Other theft | 7 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 7 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 3 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,764 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.