Fairholme crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Fairholme
Fairholme is a rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Lachlan Shire local government area and the 2871 postcode. The geography is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain typical of the greater Riverina and central-west agricultural districts, primarily utilized for broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote and expansive setting, the population is very small and dispersed, consisting largely of farming families and agricultural workers.
Local life in Fairholme revolves entirely around the primary industries of wheat, grain, and sheep production. The locality lacks a commercial town center, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Lake Cargelligo or West Wyalong for essential services, retail shopping, health care, and schooling. Transport links consist of a network of local rural roads connecting the scattered farming properties to major regional transit routes.
Like many surrounding rural localities in the Lachlan Shire, Fairholme's European history is tied to the mid-to-late 19th-century expansion of pastoral leases and the eventual subdivision of land for closer settlement and wheat farming. The cultural heritage of the area is reflected in its historic rural homesteads, agricultural infrastructure, and the enduring connection of the local farming community to the land.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 43 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.