Good Forest crime statistics

About Good Forest

Good Forest is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and the 2790 postcode. The geographic landscape is characterized by native bushland, rugged terrain, and a temperate tablelands climate. Due to its remote and heavily forested setting, the area maintains a sparse population with minimal residential development, functioning primarily as a natural buffer within the broader Lithgow LGA.

Local life and amenities within Good Forest are extremely limited, with no notable commercial hubs, retail centers, or public services located directly within the locality. Residents rely on nearby service centers such as Lithgow for employment, education, healthcare, and retail needs. The surrounding environment supports outdoor recreational activities, including bushwalking and nature observation, though access is largely defined by unsealed forestry and rural access roads.

Historically, the region's development was tied to the broader economic expansion of the Lithgow area, which included timber harvesting, coal mining, and pastoral activities during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The place name reflects the heavily timbered nature of the local landscape, which historically provided resources for regional infrastructure. Today, the locality retains a largely undeveloped profile, preserving much of its original natural character.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 11704
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections