Nullo Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Nullo Mountain
Nullo Mountain is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2849 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by its elevated, rugged terrain, forming part of the Great Dividing Range north of Rylstone. Due to its remote setting, sparse settlement, and lack of urban infrastructure, the locality records a very small permanent population, predominantly consisting of rural landholders and agricultural operators.
Due to its isolation, Nullo Mountain lacks commercial amenities, retail services, and public facilities, with residents relying on nearby towns such as Rylstone and Bylong for everyday services, schooling, and commerce. The local economy is primarily land-based, focused on low-intensity agriculture, forestry, and conservation. The region is also recognized for its exceptional night skies, benefiting from high altitude and a lack of light pollution, which supports amateur astronomy in the wider district.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. European use of the mountain historically centered on timber-getting, grazing, and pastoral pursuits. The rugged landscape and isolation largely preserved the natural environment, leading to the establishment of surrounding protected areas, including parts of the Greater Blue Mountains Area and local national parks that border the locality.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20 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.