Bolivia crime statistics

About Bolivia

Bolivia is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2372. Geographically, the area is characterized by an elevated, undulating landscape punctuated by distinctive granite boulder outcrops, typical of the greater Tenterfield and Stanthorpe hinterlands. The population is small and dispersed, primarily engaging in low-intensity agriculture, livestock grazing, and rural lifestyle holdings.

Local life in Bolivia is quiet and self-reliant, with residents accessing higher-order commercial, educational, and medical services in nearby Tenterfield or Glen Innes. The locality is traversed by the New England Highway, serving as the main transport link for the area. Due to its sparse population, formal public amenities within Bolivia itself are limited, though the natural landscape offers opportunities for outdoor recreation and rural tourism, particularly around local geological formations.

Historically, the region was traditional land for Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the mid-19th century. The locality's name is derived from the historic "Bolivia" pastoral run, established during the European pastoral expansion of New England. While much of the built heritage reflects early agricultural settlement, the area remains historically significant for its pastoral roots and its association with the transport and droving routes that historically connected northern New South Wales with southern Queensland.

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 10446
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections