Pulletop crime statistics

About Pulletop

Pulletop is a rural locality situated within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2650. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes and open grazing land. Due to its sparse population density, Pulletop is classified as a remote rural community, with demographic patterns reflecting the broader trends of the Riverina’s agricultural sector, where residents are primarily engaged in broadacre farming and primary production.

The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural hub, with few formal commercial amenities within its immediate borders. Residents typically rely on the nearby city of Wagga Wagga, located to the northwest, for essential services, education, healthcare, and retail requirements. Life in Pulletop is defined by its agrarian setting, with local infrastructure primarily consisting of a network of regional roads supporting the transport of livestock and seasonal crops.

Historically, Pulletop’s development is rooted in the expansion of pastoral settlement in the 19th century following the broader opening of the Riverina for sheep and cattle grazing. The heritage of the area is tied to its evolution as a collection of pastoral stations and land grants. While few prominent historical structures remain, the locality retains its identity as a traditional farming district that has contributed to the regional economic stability of the Wagga Wagga area for generations.

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 13284
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections