Mountain Top crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Mountain Top
Mountain Top is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling primarily within the Local Government Area of Lismore and sharing the 2480 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by elevated, undulating terrain typical of the rural hinterland surrounding Lismore, featuring a mix of cleared agricultural land and remnant subtropical vegetation. Due to its small geographic footprint and sparse population, demographic data for Mountain Top is largely subsumed within the broader regional statistics for the Lismore hinterland, reflecting a quiet community with a low population density.
As a predominantly rural and residential area, Mountain Top offers limited local commercial amenities, with residents relying primarily on nearby regional hubs like Lismore for employment, retail, education, and healthcare services. Local life is centered around rural living, agriculture, and nature, with properties often comprising acreage or small-scale farming operations. The locality is connected via local rural roads that link the dispersed residential population to the wider transport network of the Northern Rivers.
Historically, the area was developed following European settlement in the 19th century, which saw the gradual clearing of the region's dense subtropical "Big Scrub" for timber harvesting and subsequent agricultural use, particularly dairy farming and macadamia production. While Mountain Top does not feature major commercial heritage sites, the broader Lismore LGA retains a rich history tied to both European pioneering and the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung nation, whose cultural heritage permeates the wider region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 45 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.