Tabbimoble crime statistics

About Tabbimoble

Tabbimoble is a rural locality situated within the Richmond Valley Council area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2472. Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying floodplains and dense tracts of native forest, including portions of the Tabbimoble State Forest and the Bundjalung National Park to the east. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated region defined by a small number of residents engaged primarily in agricultural pursuits, such as cattle grazing and forestry.

The local lifestyle in Tabbimoble is defined by its isolation and proximity to the natural environment, with limited public amenities or commercial infrastructure within the immediate locality. Residents typically rely on larger nearby service centers, such as Woodburn or Evans Head, for essential goods, schooling, and healthcare. Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people. European settlement in the mid-to-late 19th century was centered on the timber industry, which utilized the local forests and the nearby Tabbimoble Creek for transport and trade. Today, the locality retains a quiet, agrarian character with its heritage tied closely to the historic development of the surrounding riverine landscape.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 13735
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections