The Pinnacles crime statistics

About The Pinnacles

The Pinnacles is a rural locality situated within the Clarence Valley Council area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2460. Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged, undulating terrain and proximity to the forested hinterlands west of the coastal plain. Characterized by low population density, the locality is primarily comprised of large agricultural holdings, private bushland, and dispersed residential properties. Its demographics reflect a traditional rural profile, with land use focused on primary production and environmental conservation.

Local life in The Pinnacles is centered on self-sufficiency and integration with the surrounding natural environment, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs, such as Grafton, for essential services, education, and retail. Public amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, emphasizing its status as a remote, quiet residential area. Historically, the region was shaped by early European pastoral settlement and the timber industry, which utilized the area’s dense native forests. While modern development remains limited to maintain the rural character, the locality retains a heritage defined by its historical connection to the land management and agricultural expansion of the Clarence Valley.

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 13849
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections