New Buildings crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About New Buildings
New Buildings is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, within the 2550 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, native bushland, and cleared pastures typical of the state’s far south coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, consisting primarily of residents engaged in local primary production, farming, and related land-management activities.
Amenities within New Buildings itself are minimal, with the locality relying on nearby regional centers such as Bega for comprehensive commercial services, healthcare, secondary education, and retail. Local infrastructure is largely restricted to rural residential roads and properties dedicated to agricultural use, including livestock grazing and horticulture. The lifestyle is defined by relative isolation, scenic rural views, and proximity to the broader natural and recreational assets of the Bega Valley region.
European history in the New Buildings area is closely tied to the broader pastoral settlement of the Bega Valley during the 19th century. Originally inhabited by the Yuin nation, the land was progressively alienated for European agricultural use following exploration and settlement by pastoralists seeking fertile grazing country. While the locality contains few major heritage-listed public structures, the cultural landscape reflects the historical evolution of dairy farming, timber getting, and rural enterprise that shaped the broader Bega Valley local government area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 31 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.