Round Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 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 Round Mountain
Round Mountain is a coastal locality situated in the Tweed Shire of northeastern New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2484. Geographically, it is defined by its namesake ridgeline, which provides elevated views over the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding coastal plains of the Northern Rivers region. The area is characterized by a mix of low-density residential properties, small-scale agricultural holdings, and remnant native vegetation. Demographically, the locality maintains a small, stable population consistent with the rural-residential nature of the Tweed Coast hinterland.
The area is primarily residential and provides a tranquil setting removed from the high-density tourism hubs of the nearby Tweed and Gold Coast regions. Amenities within Round Mountain are limited, with residents typically relying on the neighbouring townships of Cabarita Beach and Pottsville for retail, educational, and medical services. Local life is shaped by the proximity to coastal beaches and nature reserves, promoting an outdoor-oriented lifestyle. While the locality lacks major commercial infrastructure, it functions as a gateway to the broader natural landscapes of the Tweed Valley.
Historically, the region was shaped by the timber industry and subsequent agricultural development, including cattle grazing and small-crop farming. The landscape retains elements of its post-colonial agricultural heritage, though many land parcels have transitioned into residential lifestyle properties over the late 20th and early 21st centuries. There are few formal heritage sites of state significance, yet the locality remains part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people, who have maintained a long-standing cultural connection to the coastal and hinterland areas of the Tweed region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 148 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.