High Range crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About High Range
High Range is a rural locality situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, within the Wingecarribee Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2575. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and open spaces typical of the region's elevated topography. Demographically, High Range is sparsely populated, consisting primarily of rural landholdings, acreage properties, and a small residential community that relies on nearby towns for comprehensive services.
Local life in High Range is centered around a quiet rural lifestyle, with primary land uses including livestock grazing, horticulture, and hobby farming. Due to its low population density, the locality has minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on the nearby commercial hubs of Moss Vale and Bowral for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport connectivity is maintained via local rural roadways linking the community to the wider Southern Highlands road network.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Southern Highlands. The naming of the locality reflects its physical geography within the elevated terrain of the region. While few major historical commercial structures remain in High Range itself, the broader Wingecarribee Shire is rich in colonial history, historic homesteads, and heritage infrastructure dating back to the early pastoral era.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 497 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.