Bannister crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bannister
Bannister is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and holding the postcode 2580. Located west of the Goulburn area, the landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural land used primarily for grazing and farming. Due to its rural nature, Bannister has a very small, dispersed population typical of the surrounding Southern Tablelands, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs for comprehensive services and employment.
Local life in Bannister is centred around rural primary production and community-focused living. Amenities within the immediate locality are extremely limited, reflecting its small population base. Residents access commercial services, education, and healthcare in nearby towns such as Goulburn and Crookwell. The area is connected by a network of rural roads that facilitate agricultural transport and local transit through the Upper Lachlan Shire.
The history of Bannister is closely tied to the European settlement and agricultural development of the Southern Tablelands in the 19th century. Originally inhabited by Indigenous Australian peoples, the area was progressively taken up by pastoralists following European expansion beyond the Great Dividing Range. Historic traces of early colonial land use, rural infrastructure, and pastoral properties remain part of the region's heritage landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 141 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.