Kunghur Creek crime statistics

About Kunghur Creek

Kunghur Creek is a rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire local government area of northeastern New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2484. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, dense subtropical vegetation, and waterways that feed into the Tweed River catchment, nestled within the scenic Tweed Valley region near the Border Ranges. Demographically, Kunghur Creek is sparsely populated, reflecting a tight-knit rural community where residents are predominantly engaged in agriculture, land stewardship, and nature conservation.

Local life in Kunghur Creek is defined by its quiet, rural character and natural surroundings, with amenities largely limited to essential local infrastructure and residential properties. Commercial services, schooling, and healthcare facilities are accessed in nearby regional centers such as Murwillumbah or Uki. The surrounding environment offers opportunities for outdoor activities, including bushwalking, wildlife observation, and appreciation of the region's prominent biodiverse landscape and proximity to national parks.

Historically, the area, like much of the Tweed Valley, lies within the traditional lands of the Bundjalung Nation. European settlement in the 19th and early 20th centuries initially drove the development of the region through primary industries such as timber harvesting, dairy farming, and agriculture. Over time, the local economy shifted away from intensive heavy primary production toward lifestyle farming, conservation, and tourism, while retaining its historic rural identity.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12222
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections