East Kangaloon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Kangaloon
East Kangaloon is a rural locality situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, within the Wingecarribee Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2576. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating, fertile volcanic soils and a cooler highland climate, which traditionally supports agricultural pursuits such as dairy farming and grazing. Due to its rural zoning and low population density, demographic data for East Kangaloon is largely encompassed within the broader Southern Highlands region, featuring a small, dispersed residential population primarily composed of landholders, farmers, and tree-changers.
Local life in East Kangaloon is strictly rural and quiet, dominated by agricultural holdings, lifestyle properties, and remnant native bushland. The locality does not possess a dedicated commercial hub or retail center; instead, residents rely on nearby towns such as Robertson, Bowral, and Moss Vale for essential services, schools, and shopping. The area is accessed via a network of secondary rural roads and is known for its scenic pastoral landscapes and quiet country lifestyle, with community activity largely centered around regional events and neighboring rural localities.
Historically, the Kangaloon district was part of the traditional lands of the Gundungurra and Tharawal people before European settlement. From the mid-19th century onward, the area was opened up for European agriculture, benefiting from the fertile soils of the Illawarra escarpment hinterland to become a prominent dairying and potato-growing region. While much of the original working agricultural landscape has evolved into lifestyle farms, the region retains its historic rural character through heritage agricultural infrastructure, historic homesteads, and long-standing rural patterns of land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 80 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.