Kungala crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kungala
Kungala is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley local government area and bearing the postcode 2460. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating bushland, agricultural acreage, and native forests typical of the Clarence River catchment. Demographically, Kungala is sparsely populated, consisting primarily of acreage-style residential properties, small-scale farming holdings, and bushland conservation areas, with residents relying on nearby towns for broader population services.
Local life in Kungala centers around rural living, primary production, and self-sufficiency, with properties often featuring livestock grazing, horticulture, and forestry. Due to its quiet, semi-remote nature, the locality has limited commercial amenities and relies on nearby service centers such as Grafton for comprehensive retail, medical, and educational infrastructure. Transport connectivity is facilitated by local rural roads linking residents to the Gwydir Highway and the Pacific Highway corridor.
The history of Kungala is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal peoples, who managed the surrounding landscape for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area's development was driven by timber harvesting, land clearing, and agricultural expansion. Today, Kungala retains its historical identity as a quiet bushland and farming community within the broader Clarence Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 145 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.