West Bungawalbin crime statistics

About West Bungawalbin

West Bungawalbin is a rural locality situated within the Richmond Valley Council area in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2471. Geographically, the area is defined by its low-lying, flood-prone terrain associated with the Bungawalbin Creek catchment, a significant tributary of the Richmond River. The landscape is primarily characterized by agricultural land use, including grazing and timber production, interspersed with tracts of remnant native vegetation and wetlands. Due to its sparse population density and remote rural setting, the locality maintains a minimal demographic profile, with residents primarily engaged in primary industry and land management.

The area is defined by its isolation and lack of centralized public amenities, with residents typically traveling to nearby regional hubs such as Coraki or Casino for essential services, education, and retail. Life in West Bungawalbin is centered on private rural landholdings, with infrastructure limited to local arterial roads that are susceptible to seasonal flooding. Historically, the region was shaped by the timber industry and subsequent pastoral expansion, which drove European settlement throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. While few permanent structures of historical significance remain, the landscape retains its importance as part of the traditional lands of the Bundjalung people, who have maintained a long-standing connection to the waterways and biodiversity of the Bungawalbin corridor.

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 14259
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections