Numulgi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Numulgi
Numulgi is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2480. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, rolling green hills, and pockets of remnant subtropical vegetation typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland. Demographically, Numulgi maintains a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in rural pursuits, acreage living, and commuting to nearby urban centers such as Lismore for employment and services.
Local life in Numulgi is centered around rural community living, with land use dominated by small-scale farming, horticulture, and lifestyle properties. While the locality itself has a limited commercial footprint, residents rely on the surrounding region for amenities, education, and retail services. The area is connected by local rural roads that link it to the broader Lismore transport network, supporting agricultural transport and residential access.
Historically, the Numulgi area developed alongside the broader expansion of the Richmond River district, transitioning from dense subtropical rainforest and timber-getting industries in the 19th century to agricultural production, particularly dairy farming and crop cultivation. Local heritage is reflective of the region's pioneering European settlement and the displacement of the original Indigenous custodians, the Bundjalung Nation. Place names and rural infrastructure throughout the locality continue to bear markers of this agrarian history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 207 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.