Lower Dyraaba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lower Dyraaba
Lower Dyraaba is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2470 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, cleared pastoral land, and remnant native vegetation typical of the Richmond River catchment. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated farming community, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, including beef cattle grazing and associated rural industries.
Local life in Lower Dyraaba revolves around its agrarian roots and proximity to nearby regional centres. Residents rely on the nearby service towns of Kyogle and Casino for commercial amenities, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. The locality itself lacks commercial infrastructure, functioning instead as a quiet residential and farming district where community connection is maintained through local agricultural networks, rural fire services, and regional events.
The history of Lower Dyraaba is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung nation, followed by European settlement in the 19th century. European presence was initially driven by the timber industry, which harvested valuable red cedar, subsequently clearing the land for pastoral leases and dairy farming. While few historical structures remain prominent, the landscape retains the heritage of early agricultural settlement patterns and the infrastructural development of the Richmond-Tweed region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 43 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.