Peacock Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Peacock Creek
Peacock Creek is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Kyogle Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2469. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural acreage typical of the subtropical Northern Rivers hinterland. Due to its remote setting and expansive rural properties, the locality has a sparse population and low demographic density, functioning primarily as an agricultural and forestry community.
Local life in Peacock Creek is centered around primary production, including cattle grazing and timber-related activities, with residents relying on nearby townships such as Kyogle and Tabulam for commercial services, education, and healthcare. Infrastructure within the locality is minimal, consisting mainly of rural access roads that connect the scattered farmsteads to the wider regional transport network. Recreational activities in the area are largely nature-based, drawing on the surrounding natural landscape and proximity to regional state forests and reserves.
Historically, the area developed through timber harvesting, agriculture, and the establishment of early pastoral leases in the 19th century, following European exploration and displacement of the Bundjalung Nation. The locality takes its name from the nearby watercourse, which reflects the naming conventions of the region's early pastoral and forestry era. While few formal historical structures remain, the cultural landscape retains markers of early European settlement alongside deep Indigenous heritage associated with the broader Richmond River catchment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23 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.