Lowther crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lowther
Lowther is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and bearing the postcode 2790. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, native bushland, and elevated pastoral land situated on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Due to its expansive rural landscape, Lowther has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large agricultural holdings and rural residential properties.
As a predominantly rural community, Lowther has minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as Lithgow and Hartley for retail, healthcare, educational services, and employment. Local life is centered around rural activities, and the area is traversed by major transport routes connecting the Central Tablelands to the Blue Mountains and Sydney, making it a quiet thoroughfare and a retreat for those seeking a secluded country lifestyle.
Historically, the Lowther area—like much of the broader Lithgow region—was traditionally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people before European settlement. Following European exploration and expansion across the Blue Mountains in the 19th century, the locality developed in conjunction with nearby transport corridors, pastoral expansion, and the broader coal-mining and timber industries of the Lithgow district. Today, the locality retains a quiet historical character tied to early colonial transit and rural enterprise.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 69 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.