Lake George crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lake George
Lake George is a locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area (postcode 2581). The area is defined by the ephemeral lake of the same name, a large, shallow, endorheic basin known for its dramatic cyclical changes in water volume, fluctuating between a full body of water and a completely dry bed over extended periods. The surrounding terrain is characterized by flat to gently undulating pastoral land used primarily for agriculture and grazing. Due to its rural nature, the locality has a very sparse population and lacks a distinct commercial urban centre, functioning instead as a rural farming and transit community along the Federal Highway.
Local life in Lake George is closely tied to rural activities, extensive livestock grazing, and the surrounding natural environment. Amenities within the locality itself are extremely limited, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Bungendore, Goulburn, and Canberra for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The area is largely traversed by motorists traveling between Canberra and Sydney via the Federal Highway, which runs along the eastern edge of the lake basin. The locality also features roadside lookouts that offer panoramic views of the expansive, often dry lakebed and the surrounding escarpments.
Historically, the area holds significant cultural and ecological importance. Prior to European settlement, the lake and its environs were traditionally used by Indigenous Australian peoples, including the Ngunnawal nation, as a meeting place and resource source. The lake was named "Lake George" in 1820 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in honor of King George III. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the lake's mysterious wet-and-dry cycles attracted the attention of numerous scientists, naturalists, and writers, becoming a notable subject of geographical and hydrological study in Australia.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 118 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.