Glenquarry crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Glenquarry
Glenquarry is a rural locality in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated within the Wingecarribee Shire local government area under the 2576 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by rolling pastoral lands, elevated terrain, and rich volcanic soils typical of the region's agricultural landscape. At the 2021 census, Glenquarry recorded a small, dispersed population, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, equine pursuits, and acreage living.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and farming community without a major commercial center, relying instead on nearby towns like Bowral and Moss Vale for daily amenities, retail, and professional services. Local life is centered around rural enterprise, including grazing, horticulture, and boutique farming operations. The area is accessed via a network of secondary rural roads connecting it to the broader Southern Highlands transport grid.
Historically, Glenquarry developed as an agricultural settlement following European expansion into the Southern Highlands during the early 19th century. The region's fertile environment initially attracted dairy farming, potato cultivation, and timber getting. While much of its historic built environment consists of private rural homesteads and agricultural infrastructure rather than preserved commercial villages, the locality retains a strong connection to its early pastoral heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 261 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.