Manar crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Manar
Manar is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and the 2622 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, native eucalyptus woodlands, and watercourses that feed into the broader Shoalhaven River catchment. Due to its expansive rural nature, Manar has a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on large agricultural properties and working in primary industries such as sheep and cattle grazing.
Local life in Manar is defined by a quiet, self-sufficient rural lifestyle with minimal commercial infrastructure. The locality lacks urban amenities, shopping centers, and public transport networks, requiring residents to travel to nearby regional service hubs such as Braidwood for retail, healthcare, education, and social services. Community interaction typically centers around local bushfire brigades, regional agricultural networks, and informal neighborhood support.
Historically, the Manar area was originally inhabited by the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the region before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality's development was tied to the expansion of pastoralism in the Southern Tablelands following the opening up of the interior beyond the Great Dividing Range. Historic rural holdings and homesteads dot the landscape, reflecting the long-established agricultural heritage of the region, which has remained largely preserved due to the absence of intensive modern development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 112 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.