Ellerston crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ellerston
Ellerston is a rural locality in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, situated within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2337. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, river valleys, and proximity to the Great Dividing Range foothills. Due to its expansive rural nature and the dominance of large landholdings, Ellerston has a very low population density and a small resident demographic, primarily engaged in primary production and pastoral management.
The locality is most widely known for the Ellerston property, a sprawling pastoral estate historically developed by the late media entrepreneur Kerry Packer. The estate is notable for its extensive rural infrastructure, including a world-class private golf course and polo facilities, which have occasionally hosted international events. Aside from these private amenities, local infrastructure is minimal, with residents relying on nearby service centres such as Scone for commercial retail, healthcare, and educational facilities.
European settlement in the Ellerston area dates back to the 19th century, evolving from early colonial land grants focused on sheep grazing and cattle farming. The region's heritage is deeply intertwined with the development of the Australian pastoral industry and the Packer family's subsequent consolidation and modernization of the land in the latter half of the 20th century. The locality retains a quiet, agrarian character, maintaining its historical focus on large-scale agriculture and private estate management.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 123 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.