North Woodburn crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Woodburn
North Woodburn is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and the 2471 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying, fertile floodplains associated with the Richmond River system, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape. The demographic profile is reflective of a small, tight-knit rural community, with a low population density dispersed across farming properties and acreage.
Local life in North Woodburn is centered around primary industry, predominantly agriculture and livestock grazing, taking advantage of the region's subtropical climate and fertile soils. As a small rural locality, day-to-day commercial amenities, high schools, and specialized services are largely accessed in nearby larger service centers such as Woodburn, Evans Head, or Lismore. Road connectivity is primarily facilitated by the region's arterial highway networks, linking residents to the broader Northern Rivers and North Coast regions.
The history of North Woodburn, like much of the surrounding Richmond River district, is tied to nineteenth-century European settlement, timber getting, and the subsequent establishment of dairy and agricultural industries. The traditional custodians of the land are the Bundjalung nation. While retaining a quiet, historical rural character, the locality has shared in the broader economic and infrastructural shifts of the Northern Rivers, including transport developments and environmental adaptations related to the region's flood-prone topography.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 142 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.