Brawboy crime statistics

About Brawboy

Brawboy is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter Shire of New South Wales, within the 2337 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral holdings, and native bushland typical of the upper Hunter Valley region. Due to its expansive rural nature and low population density, demographic data for Brawboy is largely amalgamated with surrounding agricultural districts within the Upper Hunter Local Government Area, reflecting a small, dispersed community primarily engaged in primary production.

Local life in Brawboy is centered around rural living, with land use dominated by beef cattle grazing, horse breeding, and associated agricultural pursuits. The locality does not contain a commercial town center; instead, residents rely on nearby service hubs such as Scone for retail, healthcare, education, and community amenities. Transport connectivity is provided by a network of rural roads linking the locality to the Golden Highway and the broader Upper Hunter transport corridors.

Historically, the area like much of the Upper Hunter was traditionally inhabited by the Wonnarua people before European settlement in the early 19th century. Following exploration by figures such as John Oxley and Henry Dangar, the land was rapidly taken up for pastoral leases, shaping the region's enduring agricultural identity. While Brawboy lacks major heritage-listed urban infrastructure, the cultural landscape retains historical significance tied to the early pastoral expansion and rural development of New South Wales.

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 10548
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections