Lochiel crime statistics

About Lochiel

Lochiel is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2549. Geographically, the area is characterised by rolling pastoral land, native bush tracts, and agricultural holdings typical of the far south coast region. Demographically, Lochiel is sparsely populated, with the majority of its residents residing on rural acreages and family-operated farms.

The local lifestyle is predominantly agrarian, focused on beef cattle grazing, dairy farming, and small-scale primary production. Due to its small population and rural nature, Lochiel lacks a dedicated commercial business district. Residents rely on nearby service hubs such as Pambula and Eden for retail, medical, educational, and professional amenities. The locality is traversed by major transport routes connecting the coastal and inland regions of the Bega Valley.

Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Yuin Nation before European settlement. Following European exploration and the establishment of the pastoral industry in the 19th century, Lochiel developed primarily as a rural farming community. The heritage of the locality is closely tied to the broader pioneering history of the far south coast, with historical markers, rural homesteads, and long-standing agricultural land use patterns defining its past.

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 12376
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections