Atholwood crime statistics

About Atholwood

Atholwood is a rural locality situated in the Northern New South Wales region, falling primarily within the Inverell Shire local government area under the postcode 2361. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, native Australian bushland, and scattered pastoral holdings typical of the North West Slopes. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as livestock grazing and broadacre farming.

As a remote agricultural district, Atholwood has minimal local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as Inverell for retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Community life is centered around rural living, property management, and local agricultural networks. The locality is connected by a network of regional roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural goods and provide access to surrounding townships.

The history of Atholwood is closely tied to the post-colonial pastoral expansion of northern New South Wales during the 19th century, when the traditional lands of the local Aboriginal peoples were progressively converted into pastoral leases and farming estates. European settlement initially focused on sheep and cattle grazing, shaping the agrarian landscape that persists today. While the locality contains few major historical landmarks, its heritage is preserved through its long-established farming families and the enduring rural traditions of the Inverell 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 10105
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections