Rous Mill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Rous Mill
Rous Mill is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Ballina Shire local government area. Characterized by undulating terrain and fertile volcanic soil, the area is primarily defined by agricultural land use, including macadamia orchards and grazing pastures. Demographically, the locality consists of a small, dispersed population living in a quiet, semi-rural setting, consistent with the broader lifestyle patterns of the hinterland region surrounding Ballina and Lismore.
The locality functions as a residential and agricultural hub with limited on-site infrastructure, relying on nearby towns such as Alstonville for primary amenities, schooling, and commercial services. Historically, Rous Mill was established during the period of European settlement focused on the timber industry and the subsequent clearing of the "Big Scrub" rainforest for agriculture. The name reflects its early industrial significance, as a mill was once a central feature of the developing settlement. Today, the area retains a quiet, historical character, marked by scenic landscapes and remnants of its early pastoral and timber-cutting heritage.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 204 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.