Kinvara crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kinvara
Kinvara is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Ballina Shire local government area and the 2478 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying coastal floodplains, agricultural land, and scattered rural residential properties. Demographically, Kinvara is sparsely populated, sharing the broader socio-economic and demographic traits of the wider Ballina hinterland, where populations are typically employed in agriculture, local services, and regional trade.
Due to its rural and agrarian nature, Kinvara contains very little commercial infrastructure or public amenities within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely on nearby service hubs, such as the town of Alstonville and the coastal center of Ballina, for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The local transport network consists primarily of secondary rural roads connecting agricultural holdings to major regional transit corridors like the Pacific Highway.
The history of Kinvara is closely tied to the European settlement and agricultural development of the Richmond River basin. Originally inhabited by the Bundjalung nation, the area was transformed in the 19th and early 20th centuries through land clearing, timber harvesting, and the establishment of dairy and cropping farms. Over subsequent decades, land use has evolved, though the locality retains its historic character as a quiet farming and rural-residential enclave.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 193 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.