Loadstone crime statistics

About Loadstone

Loadstone is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. The geography of the area is characterised by undulating terrain, agricultural land, and native bushland typical of the foothills surrounding the Border Ranges. Due to its remote and predominantly rural setting, the population is very small, consisting primarily of dispersed landholders and agricultural families engaged in primary production.

Local life in Loadstone is quiet and self-reliant, with residents depending primarily on nearby regional centres such as Kyogle and Bonalbo for commercial services, secondary education, health care, and employment. The local economy is largely based on agriculture, including beef cattle grazing and forestry. Recreational activities in the surrounding area typically revolve around the natural environment, with proximity to national parks offering opportunities for bushwalking and wildlife observation.

Historically, the region developed through timber-getting, dairy farming, and beef production, following European settlement in the 19th century. The locality shares the broader cultural and historical heritage of the Bundjalung nation, the traditional custodians of the wider Northern Rivers region. While Loadstone lacks a distinct commercial village centre, its historical footprint remains visible through its rural landscapes, early pastoral properties, and regional road networks connecting it to the broader Kyogle shire.

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 12375
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections