Mount Marsh crime statistics

About Mount Marsh

Mount Marsh is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2469. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties, positioned near the Bungawalbin catchment. Due to its remote and expansive setting, the population is very small, consisting primarily of rural landholders and dispersed residential communities.

The local lifestyle in Mount Marsh is defined by primary production, including beef cattle grazing and forestry, alongside lifestyle property ownership. Due to its low population density, the locality has minimal commercial amenities; residents rely on nearby townships such as Casino and Coraki for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. Recreational pursuits in the area typically involve outdoor activities, taking advantage of the natural environment and proximity to regional national parks and state forests.

Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of the Bundjalung nation, who maintained a connection to the land for millennia prior to European settlement. European presence in the wider Richmond Valley expanded significantly during the 19th century, driven by timber-getting, cedar-cutting, and subsequent agricultural development. The landscape retains historical markers of these early rural industries, though Mount Marsh itself remains largely defined by its quiet, undisturbed natural and pastoral heritage.

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
• NSW Spatial Services
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