Holts Flat crime statistics

About Holts Flat

Holts Flat is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the 2631 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by the undulating topography and high-country landscapes typical of the Monaro region, featuring a mix of native bushland and cleared agricultural acreage. Due to its remote and predominantly rural setting, Holts Flat has a very low population density, with residents largely dispersed across broad-acre farming properties.

Local life in Holts Flat is centered around primary agricultural industries, predominantly sheep and cattle grazing. The locality operates independently of commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as Cooma for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport links consist primarily of rural roads connecting local properties to the broader Snowy Monaro regional network.

The history of Holts Flat is intertwined with the European settlement and pastoral expansion of the Monaro district in the 19th century. Land use has historically been defined by extensive pastoralism, shaping the cultural landscape and heritage of the area. As a small rural community, its historical footprint is preserved primarily through longstanding farming families, rural infrastructure, and the natural landscape of the Snowy Monaro region.

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 11934
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections