Rossgole crime statistics

About Rossgole

Rossgole is a rural locality situated within the Upper Hunter Shire in New South Wales, sharing the 2336 postcode with surrounding areas such as Aberdeen and Dingo Creek. The landscape is defined by the undulating topography typical of the Hunter Valley, characterized by fertile agricultural land, pastoral grazing, and proximity to the Hunter River catchment. As a sparsely populated rural district, the demographic composition is predominantly focused on primary production, with residents primarily engaged in beef cattle farming and broadacre agriculture.

Local life in Rossgole is centered on the traditions of the Australian agricultural community, with residents relying on the nearby town of Aberdeen for essential amenities, services, and primary education. The area maintains a quiet, low-density character, with land use governed by the Upper Hunter Shire Council’s rural planning objectives. The region’s history is deeply intertwined with the colonial expansion of the Hunter Valley in the early 19th century, when land grants were primarily allocated for sheep and cattle grazing. Today, the locality retains its historic pastoral identity, reflecting the gradual evolution of the Hunter region from early settlement to its contemporary status as a key agricultural and resource-rich corridor.

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 13432
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections