Far Meadow crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Far Meadow
Far Meadow is a rural locality in the South Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Shoalhaven local government area and bearing the postcode 2535. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying, fertile agricultural land bounded by rolling hills, positioned just inland from the coastal towns of Berry and Gerringong. Demographically, the population is very small, consisting primarily of residents living on acreage properties, lifestyle farms, and rural holdings.
Due to its strictly rural zoning, Far Meadow contains virtually no commercial amenities, relying instead on neighbouring Berry for retail, dining, schooling, and professional services. The local lifestyle is defined by agriculture, particularly dairy farming and beef cattle production, alongside horticulture. The locality is traversed by tourist drives and local connector roads, maintaining a quiet, pastoral atmosphere while remaining accessible to the broader Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions.
Historically, Far Meadow was part of the traditional lands of the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation before European settlement in the early 19th century. The area developed rapidly following the opening of the Illawarra region to agriculture, becoming an established dairy-farming community integral to the early economic foundation of the Shoalhaven district. While modern development is limited, the landscape retains a strong connection to its pioneering agricultural past through historic homesteads and enduring rural land uses.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 209 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.