Perisher Valley crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 17 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Perisher Valley
Perisher Valley is an alpine locality situated in the Snowy Mountains region of southeastern New South Wales, within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area and postcode 2624. Located entirely within the Kosciuszko National Park, the area is characterized by its high-altitude mountainous terrain, sub-alpine climate, and heavy seasonal snowfall. Due to its specific geography, the permanent residential population is very small, fluctuating significantly with seasonal tourism cycles dominated by winter sports enthusiasts.
The locality functions primarily as a major commercial and residential hub for the Perisher Ski Resort, the largest alpine resort in the Southern Hemisphere. Local amenities are tailored heavily toward winter tourism, featuring extensive ski lift infrastructure, hotels, lodges, restaurants, and retail outlets. Transport within the valley and access to the resort is largely managed via the Perisher Skitube—an underground rack-railway that connects visitors from Bullocks Flat—as well as alpine roads that require snow-chain compliance during winter months.
European activity in the broader region historically centered around summer cattle grazing and hydro-electric exploration, culminating in the construction of the landmark Snowy Mountains Scheme in the mid-20th century. The development of Perisher Valley as a ski resort began in the 1950s with the establishment of early ski clubs and lodges. Over subsequent decades, the area expanded through the consolidation of several neighboring ski fields—Smiggin Holes, Guthega, and Blue Cow—into the unified Perisher resort complex currently managed under lease within the national park.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 9 | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 99 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.