Allynbrook crime statistics

About Allynbrook

Allynbrook is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Dungog Shire local government area and the 2311 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by the Allyn River valley, featuring a landscape characterized by pastoral land, rolling hills, and native bushland. As a small rural community, Allynbrook has a dispersed population with low residential density, typical of the upper Hunter's agricultural hinterland.

Local life in Allynbrook is centered around primary production, primarily beef cattle grazing and agriculture. Due to its small population, the locality relies on nearby service centers such as East Gresford and Dungog for commercial, educational, and medical amenities. The natural environment along the Allyn River supports outdoor recreation, including camping, fishing, and bushwalking, drawing visitors to the picturesque valley.

The area has a rich colonial history tied to the early European settlement of the Hunter Valley, established primarily through land grants for farming and timber harvesting. Allynbrook is historically significant for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture, most notably the All Saints Anglican Church, designed by renowned colonial architect Edmund Blacket and consecrated in 1845. This heritage building, alongside historic local homesteads, reflects the area's Victorian-era pastoral roots.

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 10042
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections