Malabugilmah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Malabugilmah
Malabugilmah is a rural locality situated in northeastern New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and the 2460 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating bushland, agricultural acreage, and proximity to natural watercourses typical of the Northern Rivers region. Demographically, it is a very small, tightly knit community with a low population density, reflecting the broader settlement patterns of the remote rural hinterland away from coastal urban centres.
Due to its isolated setting, local life in Malabugilmah is centered around rural living, primary production, and community-based activities. Day-to-day amenities, commercial services, schooling, and healthcare facilities are not located within the immediate locality; instead, residents rely on nearby regional service hubs such as Grafton and Casino for comprehensive commercial and public services.
The history of Malabugilmah is deeply intertwined with the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung nation, whose people have ancient and ongoing connections to the land. European settlement of the wider Clarence Valley brought pastoralism, forestry, and agriculture to the area, shaping the current rural landscape. Today, the locality retains a quiet, historical character defined by its Indigenous heritage and long-standing farming traditions.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 35 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.