Jinden crime statistics

About Jinden

Jinden is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and the postcode 2622. Spanning a rugged and sparsely populated landscape defined by native bushland, undulating hills, and cleared agricultural parcels, the area experiences a temperate tablelands climate with cold winters and warm summers. Due to its remote setting, Jinden has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary industries such as broadacre livestock grazing.

Amenities within Jinden itself are extremely limited, reflecting its isolated rural character. The locality relies on nearby regional hubs such as Braidwood and Queanbeyan for commercial services, healthcare, education, and emergency infrastructure. Transport connectivity is provided by a network of rural secondary roads linking local properties to the broader Queanbeyan-Palerang transport grid.

Historically, the Jinden area was part of the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal and Yuin language groups before European settlement in the 19th century. The region's history is closely tied to the expansion of pastoralism and gold exploration in the broader Southern Tablelands. While few formal heritage structures remain, the cultural landscape retains historical markers of early European settlement, agricultural development, and regional transport routes.

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 12040
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections