Kangaloon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kangaloon
Kangaloon is a rural locality situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, within the Wingecarribee Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2576. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating, fertile volcanic terrain utilized primarily for agricultural purposes, including dairy farming, grazing, and cool-climate horticulture. The population is small and predominantly comprises rural landowners and families, reflecting a quiet, agrarian community standard for the region.
Local life in Kangaloon is centered around a tight-knit rural community with minimal commercial development, relying instead on nearby larger towns such as Bowral and Robertson for major retail, educational, and professional services. The locality features essential community infrastructure, including the historic Kangaloon Public School and local community halls, which serve as gathering points for residents. The surrounding natural landscape, marked by rolling green pastures and remnant native vegetation, supports a peaceful lifestyle heavily tied to the agricultural sector.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century, following the exploration of the Southern Highlands. The name "Kangaloon" is derived from an Aboriginal word believed to refer to local kangaroos or a high place. Historically, the region developed as a prominent dairying and potato-farming district, with several 19th-century homesteads, churches, and agricultural landmarks surviving today as testaments to its pastoral heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 206 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.