Brookong crime statistics

About Brookong

Brookong is a rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Lockhart Shire local government area (postcode 2656). The surrounding geography is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture, including cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across large agricultural landholdings, contributing to the low-density demographic profile typical of the eastern Riverina farming districts.

Local life in Brookong is closely tied to the surrounding agricultural economy and the nearby service center of Lockhart. The locality does not host significant commercial amenities, relying instead on Lockhart for retail, education, health services, and community infrastructure. Residents participate in regional community networks, local sporting clubs, and agricultural associations centered within the broader Lockhart Shire.

The area has a rich pastoral history dating back to the colonial expansion of New South Wales. It is notably associated with the historic Brookong Station, one of the region's prominent early pastoral runs, which played a significant role in the local squatting era and the development of the broader Riverina wool industry. Remnants of this agricultural heritage remain visible in the rural landscape and local historical records.

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 10597
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections