March crime statistics

About March

March is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2800. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the region, located a short distance north of the regional city of Orange. Due to its small population and expansive rural holdings, demographic data for March is largely subsumed within the broader Cabonne Shire and Greater Orange statistical areas, with residents primarily engaged in primary production and rural-residential living.

Local life in March is defined by a quiet, community-oriented country atmosphere with minimal commercial development. Amenities within the locality are sparse, with residents relying heavily on nearby Orange for major retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. The local economy is driven by agriculture, including grazing and horticulture, taking advantage of the region’s fertile soils and temperate climate.

Historically, the area was established during the 19th-century expansion of European settlement in the Central West, growing alongside the development of the pastoral and mining industries in the Orange district. The locality retains a quiet historical character, featuring remnants of early rural infrastructure and homesteads. While it has limited built heritage of state significance, March remains an authentic snapshot of New South Wales' agricultural pioneering history.

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 12496
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections