Parkesbourne crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Parkesbourne
Parkesbourne is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area and the 2580 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, cleared pastures, and remnant native bushland typical of the region's tableland topography. Demographically, Parkesbourne has a small, dispersed population, with most residents engaged in primary production, including grazing and livestock farming, or commuting to nearby regional centers for employment.
Local life in Parkesbourne is centered around rural community activities, agriculture, and acreage living, with residents relying on nearby Goulburn for major commercial, educational, and health services. The locality features local rural road networks connecting agricultural properties and homesteads. While specific commercial amenities within Parkesbourne are minimal, the area is valued for its quiet, pastoral lifestyle and rural scenery.
Historically, the district developed in the 19th century as part of the broader European settlement and agricultural expansion of the Goulburn and Southern Tablelands region. The area's heritage is closely tied to early pastoralism, farming estates, and the establishment of local transport and communication routes that linked rural producers to larger markets. Vestiges of this history remain visible in historic rural properties and the cultural landscape of the surrounding shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 152 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.