Califat crime statistics

About Califat

Califat is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2729 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural holdings typical of the South West Slopes region. Due to its remote and predominantly rural nature, Califat has a very small, dispersed population, with most residents living on large farming properties or rural acreages.

Local life in Califat revolves primarily around primary production, including sheep and cattle grazing, alongside forestry-related activities common to the broader Snowy Valleys region. The locality operates largely without commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Tumut or Adelong for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport links consist primarily of local rural roads connecting the community to the major regional highways.

European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, following the expansion of pastoralism and subsequent gold rushes in the surrounding region. The locality's history is closely tied to the broader development of the South West Slopes, transitioning from early squatting runs to established agricultural holdings. Few distinct heritage structures remain in Califat itself, though the landscape retains historical markers of early European land use and infrastructure.

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 10752
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections