Koonorigan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Koonorigan
Koonorigan is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and the 2480 postcode. Geographically characterized by undulating terrain, rolling hills, and pockets of remnant subtropical rainforest typical of the Nightcap Range foothills, the area supports a small, dispersed population engaged primarily in agricultural pursuits, small-scale horticulture, and acreage living.
Local life in Koonorigan is quiet and community-oriented, relying heavily on the nearby regional hubs of Lismore and Nimbin for comprehensive commercial services, secondary education, and healthcare. The locality itself features rural residential properties, farms, and natural landscapes, with community gatherings historically centered around local rural halls and community networks shared with neighboring localities in the Doon Doon and Dunoon regions.
The history of Koonorigan, like much of the surrounding Northern Rivers, is rooted in European settlement driven by the 19th-century timber industry, which saw the felling of extensive Australian red cedar and other rainforest hardwoods. Following the depletion of the timber resources, the land was largely cleared for dairy farming and agriculture, before experiencing demographic shifts in the latter half of the 20th century with the influx of alternative lifestylers and tree-changers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 332 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.