Avoca crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Avoca
Avoca is a rural locality in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated within the Wingecarribee Shire local government area under the postcode 2577. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and a quiet, dispersed rural-residential settlement pattern. Demographically, Avoca maintains a very small population consisting largely of families, retirees, and landowners engaged in local agriculture, acreage living, or commuting to nearby regional hubs.
Local life in Avoca is centered on rural pursuits, privacy, and community-based activities. The locality itself contains minimal commercial infrastructure, relying instead on neighboring towns such as Bowral and Moss Vale for major retail, secondary education, health services, and professional amenities. Residents frequently access local community halls, surrounding nature reserves, and regional sporting and social clubs within the broader Wingecarribee Shire.
Historically, the region developed following European settlement in the 19th century, transitioning from early pastoral leases and timber-getting operations into farming and estate holdings. The cultural landscape retains elements of this colonial history through historic homesteads, rural infrastructure, and place names reflecting the area's agricultural origins. Heritage preservation is managed in conjunction with the Wingecarribee Shire Council to protect the rural amenity and historical character of the locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 208 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
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.