Pinnacle Swamp crime statistics

About Pinnacle Swamp

Pinnacle Swamp is a small rural locality situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales (postcode 2849). The landscape is defined by its rugged tablelands terrain, characterized by undulating grazing land and pockets of native eucalyptus forest. Demographically, the area is sparsely populated, consisting primarily of agricultural holdings and low-density residential properties. Its geographical isolation contributes to a quiet, agrarian environment, with land use focused largely on broad-acre farming and livestock grazing.

Local life in Pinnacle Swamp is defined by its proximity to larger regional hubs like Mudgee and Rylstone, which serve as the primary providers for essential services, retail, and education. There are no significant commercial amenities or public infrastructure within the locality itself; residents typically rely on the broader Mid-Western Regional infrastructure for utilities and community facilities. The region’s history is rooted in the early colonial expansion of the Capertee Valley, with settlement patterns dictated by the availability of water and suitable grazing pastures. Heritage in the area is largely preserved through historic farmstead sites and cultural landscapes that reflect the 19th-century transition of the region into a pastoral hub.

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 13233
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections