Porters Retreat crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Porters Retreat
Porters Retreat is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, falling within the Oberon Council local government area. Characterized by high-altitude pastoral landscapes, the region experiences a cool climate typical of the Great Dividing Range. It is a sparsely populated area defined primarily by broad-acre grazing, timber production, and low-density residential holdings. As part of the 2787 postcode, the locality relies on the town of Oberon for major administrative and commercial services.
The area is defined by a quiet, agrarian lifestyle, with community activity centered on local land management and primary industry. Historically, Porters Retreat emerged during the period of European expansion into the Oberon district in the 19th century, serving as an outpost for early settlers and agricultural workers. While it lacks significant modern commercial infrastructure, the locality retains a heritage reflected in its historic property names and traditional land-use patterns, which remain consistent with the broader historical development of the Oberon plateau.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 64 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.