Alison (Dungog) crime statistics

About Alison (Dungog)

Alison is a rural locality situated within the Dungog Shire local government area in New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2420. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural acreage typical of the Hunter region's hinterland. Demographically, Alison is sparsely populated, reflecting a quiet, agrarian community profile where residents primarily reside on rural properties and large landholdings.

Due to its remote and rural nature, local life in Alison is centered around primary production, particularly beef cattle grazing and lifestyle farming. The locality operates largely without commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby townships such as Dungog for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. Residents access these regional hubs via local rural roads, maintaining a self-reliant lifestyle deeply connected to the surrounding natural environment.

Historically, the lands surrounding Alison form part of the traditional country of the Worimi and Wonnarua peoples, who managed the region for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area was gradually cleared and divided for timber getting, agriculture, and pastoral leases. While it lacks major urban heritage sites, the broader Dungog Shire preserves a rich history of colonial architecture, early rural industries, and deep indigenous heritage.

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
• NSW Spatial Services
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