Lue crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lue
Lue is a small rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2850. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and a quiet rural setting positioned roughly midway between the towns of Mudgee and Rylstone. At the 2021 census, Lue and its surrounding catchment recorded a small population, primarily comprising families, retirees, and landholders engaged in local primary production and lifestyle farming.
The local community centers around the historic Lue Hotel, a prominent landmark that serves as a social hub for residents and visitors alike. Basic amenities within the locality are limited, with most commercial, educational, and healthcare services accessed in nearby Mudgee. The area is also accessible via the Lue railway station site along the Gwabegar railway line, though regular passenger services have long ceased, leaving road transport as the primary connection to the wider region.
Established in the 19th century, Lue has a rich history tied to pastoral settlement, gold mining, and the expansion of the Main Western railway line. The village retains several historic buildings and remnants from its earlier eras reflecting its past as a more populous hub during the region's mining and timber-getting booms. Today, Lue’s heritage is preserved through local community efforts and its surviving 19th-century architecture, maintaining a distinct rural character.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 216 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.