Cullivel crime statistics

About Cullivel

Cullivel is a rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Lockhart Shire local government area and covered by the 2645 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture, predominantly cereal cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, Cullivel does not have a distinct urban center, and its demographic profile reflects a small, agriculturally focused community with low overall population density.

Local life and amenities in Cullivel are centered around rural primary production, with residents relying on neighboring townships such as Lockhart and The Rock for commercial services, healthcare, schooling, and social infrastructure. The locality is connected by a network of regional sealed and unsealed roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural commodities to major regional hubs. Community engagement in the broader Lockhart Shire typically revolves around local agricultural bureaus, sporting clubs, and regional events.

Historically, the area was developed following European settlement in the 19th century, evolving from large pastoral runs into subdivided agricultural holdings as part of the region's closer settlement policies. The heritage of Cullivel is closely tied to the expansion of New South Wales' wheat and sheep industries, with the landscape still bearing traces of early farming infrastructure and homesteads. Local historical preservation is largely coordinated at the shire level through the Lockhart Shire Council and local historical societies.

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 11153
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections