Carwoola crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
42 recorded in this period, compared with 57 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Carwoola
Carwoola is a semi-rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area (postcode 2620). Located immediately east of Queanbeyan and roughly 25 kilometres east of Canberra, the area is characterised by undulating hills, cleared grazing land, and native eucalypt woodland. It supports a growing community of acreage and rural-residential properties.
Due to its rural-residential nature, local life in Carwoola is primarily centered around acreage living, agriculture, and commuting to nearby Queanbeyan and the Australian Capital Territory for employment, retail, and specialized services. The locality is largely devoid of commercial centers, instead relying on its natural landscape and community facilities such as local halls and sports grounds. It forms part of the wider Canberra commuter belt, attracting residents seeking a quiet semi-rural lifestyle within close proximity to major urban centers.
Prior to European settlement, the land surrounding Carwoola was inhabited by Indigenous Australians, specifically traditional custodians of the Ngunnawal nation. European history in the area dates back to the early 19th century when pastoralists established large land grants for sheep grazing and agriculture. The locality's name is derived from the historic "Carwoola" pastoral property established in the area during the pioneering era. Over generations, the landscape has gradually transitioned from large pastoral runs to the modern pattern of rural-residential subdivisions.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,602 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.