Killimicat crime statistics

About Killimicat

Killimicat is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2720 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and proximity to the Tumut River valley on the slopes of the Snowy Mountains region. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and primarily dispersed across farming properties, contributing to a quiet, low-density demographic profile centered around primary production.

Local life in Killimicat is defined by a traditional rural lifestyle, with land use dominated by beef cattle, sheep grazing, and forestry operations. The locality operates without a major commercial center, relying instead on the nearby township of Tumut for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. Residents access community amenities through regional hubs within the Snowy Valleys LGA, while outdoor recreation is supported by the natural landscapes of the surrounding river valleys and high country.

Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality developed as part of the broader expansion of the pastoral and agricultural industries in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales. While it retains few distinct civic landmarks, its history is closely tied to the pioneer families who established pastoral runs and agricultural holdings along the river systems of the Tumut district.

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 12144
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections