Meadow Flat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Meadow Flat
Meadow Flat 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 2795. Located roughly halfway between Bathurst and Lithgow along the Gt Western Highway, the area is characterized by an undulating topography featuring cleared pastoral land framed by surrounding native eucalypt forest and rugged terrain. Due to its small population, demographic data is typically aggregated with surrounding rural districts, reflecting a quiet community with a low population density centered around primary agricultural land uses, particularly livestock grazing.
Local life in Meadow Flat is distinctly rural, anchored by community-oriented amenities that serve local residents and passing travelers. The area features essential infrastructure including a local public school, a community hall, and a recreation ground, which serve as focal points for local gatherings and events. Economic activity is largely driven by agriculture, small-scale local enterprises, and commuting to nearby regional hubs like Bathurst and Lithgow for employment, retail, and advanced services.
Historically, Meadow Flat developed during the 19th century as a key transport and staging point along the early routes connecting the Blue Mountains to the western plains of New South Wales. The region's heritage is closely tied to the expansion of colonial transport, agriculture, and the broader gold rushes of the mid-to-late 1800s, which spurred movement and settlement through the Central Tablelands. Several historic homesteads, remnants of early infrastructure, and the surrounding natural landscape reflect the area's enduring connection to its pastoral and coaching-era past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 356 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.