Blowering crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Blowering
Blowering is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2720 postcode. Geographically defined by the presence of the Tumut River valley and the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, the area is dominated by the Blowering Dam, a major water storage facility on the Tumut River constructed as part of the broader Snowy Mountains Scheme. The population of Blowering is very small, predominantly consisting of residents engaged in agriculture, forestry, and operational roles associated with local water and energy infrastructure.
Due to its remote and rugged setting, local life in Blowering is closely tied to the natural environment, with land use centered around cattle grazing, timber production, and outdoor recreation. The nearby Blowering Dam is a regional hub for water-based activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. While the locality itself lacks commercial amenities, it is located a short drive from the larger town of Tumut, which provides essential services, schooling, and healthcare for the area's residents.
Historically, the area's development was transformed in the mid-20th century by the construction of the Blowering Dam, which commenced in the 1960s and permanently altered the local landscape and river systems. Prior to European settlement and the subsequent engineering works, the region was traditional land for Indigenous Australian language groups. Today, Blowering’s heritage is primarily intertwined with the engineering legacy of the Snowy Mountains Scheme and the pastoral history of the South West Slopes region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3 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.