Browns Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Browns Mountain
Browns Mountain is a rural locality in the City of Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, sharing the postcode 2540 with surrounding regional areas. Characterized by its elevated topography and native bushland, the locality features rugged terrain typical of the NSW South Coast hinterland. Due to its largely undeveloped environment, Browns Mountain has a very small, dispersed population, with residential settlement primarily consisting of rural landholdings rather than concentrated urban areas.
The locality is predominantly rural and agricultural, relying heavily on neighboring larger towns within the Shoalhaven region for commercial services, healthcare, and educational facilities. Local activities are largely centered around rural land management, conservation, and outdoor recreation. Infrastructure within Browns Mountain itself is minimal, consisting mainly of local access roads that connect the area to the broader Shoalhaven transport network.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Indigenous Yuin nation, who managed the forested and mountainous landscape for millennia. Following European settlement of the Shoalhaven district in the 19th century, the broader region developed through timber-getting, agriculture, and pastoral activities. Browns Mountain retains much of its historical natural landscape, with contemporary land use reflecting a balance between private rural holdings and the preservation of surrounding native ecosystems.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20 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.