Lords Hill crime statistics

About Lords Hill

Lords Hill is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of southeastern New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2632. Geographically, the area is characterized by the undulating tablelands and rugged terrain typical of the Monaro region, experiencing a cool temperate climate with cold, frosty winters and warm summers. Due to its expansive rural landscape, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of agricultural holdings and low-density residential properties.

As a remote rural area, Lords Hill has minimal local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Cooma for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The local lifestyle is centered around primary industry, predominantly extensive sheep and cattle grazing, taking advantage of the region's native pastures and improved grazing lands. Road transport provides the primary connectivity to the broader Snowy Monaro transport network.

Historically, the locality’s development is tied to the broader pastoral expansion of the Monaro district during the 19th century, when European settlers established large sheep and cattle runs across the high plains. The area bears historical significance through its connection to early pastoralism, transport routes, and the traditional custodianship of the Ngarigo people, who historically inhabited the wider Snowy Mountains and Monaro tablelands region.

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 12397
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections