Carrick crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Carrick
Carrick is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2580. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and native bushland typical of the tablelands. Demographically, Carrick is sparsely populated, with residents primarily residing on acreage or working farms, contributing to a quiet, rural community profile closely linked economically and socially to the nearby regional center of Goulburn.
Local life in Carrick is centered around agricultural pursuits, particularly livestock grazing and broadacre farming. Due to its rural nature, the locality has minimal commercial infrastructure, relying on Goulburn for major retail, educational, medical, and professional services. Amenities within Carrick itself are limited, though the area is connected by local road networks that facilitate easy access to surrounding towns and the Hume Highway corridor.
Historically, the Carrick area was developed in the 19th century as European settlement expanded inland from Sydney across the Great Dividing Range. The region's history is intertwined with the pastoral expansion of New South Wales, featuring historic land grants, early homesteads, and rural infrastructure that reflect the traditional agricultural heritage of the Southern Tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 164 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.