Dunville Loop crime statistics

About Dunville Loop

Dunville Loop is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and the 2849 postcode. The geography is characterized by the undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the western slopes of the Blue Mountains. Due to its expansive rural setting, the population is very small and dispersed, consisting primarily of acreage and farming households rather than concentrated residential settlements.

The locality functions almost entirely as a rural-residential and agricultural area, offering a quiet, remote lifestyle. It lacks a commercial centre or dedicated public amenities, relying instead on nearby towns within the Lithgow LGA—such as Lithgow or Portland—for retail, education, healthcare, and transport services. Access to and around the area is provided via local rural roads connecting to the broader regional highway network.

European presence in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism, timber-getting, and coal mining across the broader Lithgow and western Blue Mountains districts. While Dunville Loop itself does not feature major urban heritage precincts, the surrounding area shares a rich industrial and agricultural history closely tied to the development of early New South Wales transport corridors and resource extraction industries.

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 11330
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections