Liston crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Liston
Liston is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area (postcode 2372). Located near the Queensland border, the area is characterized by an undulating rural landscape, native bushland, and agricultural acreage. Due to its remote setting, the population is small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in local agriculture, rural land management, and retirees seeking a quiet country lifestyle.
Local amenities within Liston itself are minimal, with the community relying on nearby Boonoo Boonoo or the larger regional town of Tenterfield for commercial services, education, healthcare, and retail shopping. The surrounding region is known for its natural features, including proximity to national parks, granite belt scenery, and outdoor recreation areas. Road connectivity is maintained via regional rural routes linking the locality to the New England Highway network.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader settlement, pastoral expansion, and mining booms of the New England and Granite Belt regions. While large-scale commercial industries have receded, the locality retains a quiet historical character reflective of early Australian border settlement and tin and gold prospecting eras. Local heritage is preserved mainly through regional historical societies, rural homesteads, and the enduring landscape of the historic northern borderlands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 130 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.