Keerrong 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 Keerrong
Keerrong is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Lismore City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2480. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating hills, cleared agricultural land, and pockets of remnant subtropical rainforest typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Demographically, Keerrong is a small, sparsely populated community whose residents are primarily engaged in lifestyle farming, horticulture, and rural-residential living.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural district with minimal commercial infrastructure. Local life centers around rural pursuits, with residents relying heavily on the nearby regional centres of Lismore and Nimbin for essential services, secondary education, healthcare, and retail amenities.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Bundjalung nation before European settlement in the 19th century. European use of the land initially focused on the timber industry, targeting valuable native hardwoods such as red cedar, followed by the establishment of dairy farming and agriculture as the dense forests were cleared.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 155 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.