Paddys Flat (Kyogle) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Paddys Flat (Kyogle)
Paddys Flat is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2469. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, native bushland, and proximity to the Clarence River, which shapes the local topography and natural environment. Due to its remote setting, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of acreage holders, graziers, and residents engaged in primary production and land management.
Local life in Paddys Flat is defined by isolation and self-sufficiency, with residents relying on surrounding regional hubs for commercial services, healthcare, and secondary education. The locality has limited formal infrastructure and commercial amenities, reflecting its status as a sparsely populated agricultural and forestry district. Community interaction largely centers on shared rural interests, local bushfire brigades, and regional events held in nearby settlements.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the expansion of pastoralism, timber harvesting, and gold prospecting in the wider Northern Rivers and New England borderlands. The locality derives its name from early European history in the district, though traditional custodianship of the land belongs to local Aboriginal peoples who maintained connections to the Clarence River basin for millennia. Heritage values in the region are tied to early pioneering routes, surviving remnants of historic pastoral infrastructure, and the natural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
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.