Lower Boro crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Lower Boro
Lower Boro is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area and the 2580 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and a system of minor watercourses that feed into the Shoalhaven River catchment. Demographically, Lower Boro is very sparsely populated, with the majority of residents residing on large rural properties, hobby farms, or agricultural holdings focused primarily on livestock grazing.
Due to its remote and rural nature, Lower Boro has virtually no commercial amenities, retail infrastructure, or public services within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely primarily on nearby service hubs such as Tarago and the regional city of Goulburn for daily shopping, education, healthcare, and employment. The locality is defined by a quiet, agrarian lifestyle with gravel and sealed rural roads connecting the scattered homesteads to the broader transport network.
European history in the Lower Boro area dates back to the early 19th century, following the expansion of pastoral settlement beyond the Cowpastures and into the Goulburn plains. Originally part of the broader Boro district, the area played a minor role in the early pastoral development of New South Wales, featuring historic land grants and stock routes. Few formal heritage structures remain publicly accessible today, with the local landscape retaining a quiet historical character tied to early farming families and regional exploration.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 217 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.