Koreelah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Koreelah
Koreelah is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area (postcode 2476). Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, agricultural lands, and native bushland, situated near the Queensland border along the Koreelah Creek catchment. Due to its remote and predominantly agrarian nature, the locality has a sparse population, with residents largely dispersed across broad-acre farms, grazing properties, and rural homesteads.
Local life in Koreelah is centered on primary production, primarily beef cattle grazing and associated agricultural pursuits. As a small, tightly knit rural community, the locality lacks commercial hubs or extensive civic infrastructure, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Woodenbong and Tenterfield for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Recreational activities in the area are generally informal, revolving around the natural environment, local community gatherings, and rural sporting associations.
Prior to European settlement, the Koreelah area was traditional land for Aboriginal Australian peoples, who utilized the rich river flats and forested ranges for resource gathering. European settlement began in the mid-19th century as pastoralists moved into the region to establish large sheep and cattle runs. The locality's heritage is closely tied to the pioneering history of the upper Clarence and Border Rivers districts, with historic pastoral leases and remnants of early European infrastructure marking the area's developmental timeline.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 83 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.