Old Mill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Old Mill
Old Mill is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Inverell Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2369. The geography is characterized by undulating pastoral lands, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the region's tablelands. Due to its small geographical footprint and rural setting, the population is very low, primarily consisting of farming families and landholders engaged in local primary industries.
As a sparsely populated rural community, Old Mill does not possess a commercial town centre, relying instead on nearby towns such as Inverell for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Local life revolves around primary production, including livestock grazing and broadacre cropping, supported by a close-knit rural community network. Road transport via local connecting routes provides access to larger regional hubs.
The locality's history is closely tied to the broader pastoral development of the Inverell district during the 19th and early 20th centuries, which was driven by European settlement, agriculture, and timber-getting. The place name itself reflects historical regional industries, such as early flour or sawmills that once operated in the surrounding area. Retained heritage is primarily represented through historic rural homesteads, pastoral infrastructure, and the enduring agricultural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16 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.