West Coraki crime statistics

About West Coraki

West Coraki is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling within the Richmond Valley Council local government area and the 2471 postcode. It is positioned on the western bank of the Richmond River, directly opposite the main township of Coraki. The landscape is characterized by low-lying floodplains and fertile alluvial soil, which historically supported intensive agricultural development. The demographic profile is primarily comprised of long-term residents engaged in primary production, reflecting the locality’s sparse settlement pattern and quiet, semi-rural character.

Local life in West Coraki is defined by its proximity to the adjacent town of Coraki, which provides essential services, schooling, and retail facilities. While West Coraki itself remains largely residential and agricultural, it maintains strong socio-economic ties to the wider Richmond Valley region. The area's heritage is deeply rooted in the nineteenth-century timber and river-trade industries that fueled the early expansion of the Richmond River valley. Following the decline of the river-based transport era, the locality transitioned toward a focus on beef cattle grazing and broad-acre cropping, maintaining a continuity with its historical origins as a key agricultural node in the region.

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 14260
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections