Lake Brewster crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Lake Brewster
Lake Brewster is a locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Carrathool Shire local government area and covered by the 2675 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by the presence of Lake Brewster, a significant natural wetland and regulated water storage facility fed by the Lachlan River. The surrounding landscape is characterized by flat, arid-to-semi-arid terrain typical of the western Riverina, primarily utilized for extensive agriculture and water management. Due to its remote nature and reliance on primary production, the locality has a very sparse population with no distinct urban center.
Due to the absence of a conventional township, Lake Brewster has minimal local amenities and infrastructure, consisting largely of pastoral properties, agricultural installations, and water infrastructure managed by state water authorities. Community life and commercial services for residents are tied to nearby regional centers such as Hillston and Griffith. The area's environment supports limited local services, though the lake itself functions as a regional site for water management and is recognized for its ecological significance in supporting local flora and fauna, particularly waterbird populations.
Historically, the region developed alongside the broader pastoral and agricultural expansion of the Lachlan River basin. The landscape holds traditional significance for the local Aboriginal peoples, who utilized the river systems and wetland resources prior to European settlement. In the 20th century, the area's history became closely intertwined with regional water conservation efforts, highlighted by the engineering of Lake Brewster as an off-river storage scheme to regulate flows for irrigation and environmental management in the Murray-Darling basin.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12 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.