Rose Valley (Kiama) crime statistics

About Rose Valley (Kiama)

Rose Valley is a small rural locality situated in the Municipality of Kiama, New South Wales, within the 2534 postcode. Geographically, it is characterized by rolling green hills, pastoral landscapes, and proximity to the Pacific coastline. The area is sparsely populated, functioning primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural buffer between the coastal township of Kiama and the inland hinterlands. As a low-density rural community, its demographics are largely composed of families and retirees seeking a semi-rural lifestyle, with land use dominated by grazing and small-scale farming.

Local life in Rose Valley is defined by its tranquil, scenic environment and its lack of commercial infrastructure, with residents relying on the nearby amenities of Kiama for retail, education, and healthcare services. Historically, the region was developed in the 19th century following European settlement, with the land initially cleared for timber and subsequently converted into productive dairy farming country. The locality retains its heritage through historic farmhouses and traditional rural structures that reflect the agricultural origins of the Illawarra region. While it remains largely unchanged in character, recent decades have seen a shift toward lifestyle-based land use alongside its traditional agricultural roots.

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.

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• NSW Spatial Services
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