Terragon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Terragon
Terragon is a small, predominantly rural locality situated in the Tweed Shire (postcode 2484) of far northern New South Wales, within the caldera of the Tweed Volcano. It is characterized by its rugged, mountainous terrain and lush, subtropical vegetation, positioned near the border of the Border Ranges National Park. As a sparsely populated area, Terragon’s demographics are defined by low-density residential living and small-scale agricultural land use, contributing to its identity as a quiet, nature-focused hinterland community.
Life in Terragon is defined by its proximity to the natural environment and a lack of concentrated commercial amenities. Residents typically rely on larger nearby service centers, such as Murwillumbah, for retail, healthcare, and educational infrastructure. The local landscape is dominated by private holdings and protected forest areas, promoting a lifestyle centered on land stewardship, conservation, and rural residential pursuits.
Historically, the area was shaped by the timber industry and subsequent clearing for agriculture, consistent with the broader development of the Tweed Valley in the 19th and early 20th centuries. While the locality does not contain a formal village center, its heritage is preserved through the regional landscape and the enduring legacy of the early European settlement and agricultural expansion into the caldera’s fertile valleys. Today, the area is recognized for its ecological significance as part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 98 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.