Olinda crime statistics

About Olinda

Olinda is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2849. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and a typical inland Australian climate featuring warm summers and cool winters. Due to its remote and expansive rural setting, Olinda maintains a very small population, with the demographic primarily consisting of landholders, agricultural workers, and families engaged in primary production.

The local lifestyle in Olinda is defined by its quiet, agrarian character and strong community connections. Agricultural activities, particularly livestock grazing and broadacre farming, form the economic backbone of the area. Amenities within Olinda itself are extremely limited, requiring residents to travel to nearby regional hubs such as Rylstone, Mudgee, or Lithgow for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services.

Historically, the region developed alongside the broader settlement of the Central West of New South Wales, driven by European expansion into pastoral leases and the exploitation of the surrounding natural resources. Land use has remained predominantly rural over generations, preserving much of the traditional landscape. While the locality contains few built heritage sites of major national significance, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring history of Indigenous custodianship and pioneering European farming families.

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 13093
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections