Paling Yards (Oberon) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Paling Yards (Oberon)
Paling Yards is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Oberon Council local government area and the 2580 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating, elevated terrain typical of the Great Dividing Range, featuring a mix of native eucalyptus bushland and cleared agricultural acreage used for grazing. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily residing on large rural properties and working in localized agriculture, forestry, or related industries within the broader Oberon shire.
Local life in Paling Yards is defined by its quiet, rural character and self-sufficient lifestyle. Due to its small population, the locality does not contain commercial amenities, retail centres, or public services; instead, residents rely on the nearby town of Oberon for essential shopping, healthcare, education, and community facilities. The surrounding natural environment supports outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking and 4WD touring, while the area's unsealed roads and remote setting foster a strong sense of privacy and rural isolation.
Historically, the locality—like much of the Oberon region—was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The area's name reflects its historical connection to the early timber-getting and pastoral industries that shaped the Central Tablelands, where timber was harvested for fencing and infrastructure. Over generations, the landscape transitioned from dense forests to pastoral holdings, leaving behind a quiet rural pocket reflective of early Australian inland settlement and primary industry.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.