Oolong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Oolong
Oolong is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2581. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land, native bushland, and agricultural properties dedicated primarily to grazing and livestock production. Due to its remote and expansive setting, the locality has a very small, dispersed population typical of the rural Southern Tablelands.
Local life in Oolong is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs—such as Gunning, Yass, and Goulburn—for commercial services, secondary education, and healthcare facilities. Infrastructure within the locality itself is minimal, consisting mainly of rural homesteads, local roads, and properties connected via the broader regional transport network.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the expansion of European settlement and pastoralism in the Southern Tablelands. Like many rural communities in the Upper Lachlan district, Oolong's heritage is deeply tied to early land grants, wool and livestock production, and the establishment of transport routes that connected isolated settlements to larger markets during the colonial era.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 54 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.