Cullerin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cullerin
Cullerin is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area (postcode 2581). Geographically, the area is characterized by elevated, undulating tableland terrain primarily utilized for agricultural purposes, including sheep grazing and broadacre farming. Due to its sparse population and predominantly rural land use, Cullerin does not have a distinct demographic profile recorded separately in national censuses, instead sharing the socioeconomic characteristics of the broader Upper Lachlan agricultural community.
Local life in Cullerin is centered around rural industry and community-based activities typical of the Southern Tablelands. The locality lacks significant commercial amenities or urban infrastructure, with residents relying on nearby regional service hubs such as Gunning, Collector, and Goulburn for retail, healthcare, and education. Transport infrastructure historically defined the area, though daily life today remains quiet and defined by its agricultural setting.
Historically, Cullerin emerged in the 19th century alongside the expansion of European settlement and pastoralism in New South Wales. The locality gained strategic importance with the construction of the Main Southern railway line in the late 1800s, which facilitated the transport of local agricultural produce to major markets. Cullerin Range, a notable geographic and historical feature in the vicinity, presented a significant engineering challenge for early railway development, leading to notable alignment works and historical settlements associated with the rail line's construction and operation.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 41 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.