Round Swamp crime statistics

About Round Swamp

Round Swamp is a rural locality situated within the City of Lithgow local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2846. It is characterized by its high-altitude, rugged topography, forming part of the broader landscape of the Central Tablelands. Due to its sparse population and remote character, the area maintains a minimal demographic footprint, primarily consisting of low-density residential properties and large tracts of undeveloped bushland. The environment is typical of the region, featuring native sclerophyll forests and varying terrain that transition into the surrounding Blue Mountains and Greater Lithgow area.

Local life in Round Swamp is defined by a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle common to the rural peripheries of the Lithgow LGA. The locality lacks dedicated commercial amenities, with residents typically relying on the nearby town of Lithgow for essential services, retail, schooling, and healthcare. Infrastructure is primarily limited to local roads that navigate the undulating landscape, and the area remains largely defined by its proximity to natural landmarks and outdoor recreational access. Historically, the region was shaped by early European pastoral expansion and timber extraction, though it remains largely undeveloped, retaining much of its original environmental character with few designated heritage sites.

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 13441
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections