Stonequarry crime statistics

About Stonequarry

Stonequarry is a rural locality situated within the Upper Lachlan Shire in New South Wales, sharing the 2580 postcode with the nearby regional center of Goulburn. The geography is defined by the rolling tablelands characteristic of the Southern Tablelands, primarily consisting of undulating agricultural grazing land and fragmented woodland. As a sparsely populated locality, its demographics are dominated by long-term primary producers and residents seeking a rural lifestyle, with the population density remaining consistently low.

The area is primarily served by the infrastructure and amenities of Goulburn, located to the southeast. Local life is centered on low-intensity agricultural activities, including sheep and cattle grazing, which drive the regional economy. Infrastructure within Stonequarry itself is minimal, consisting of rural road networks that connect properties to the major transport arterial of the Hume Highway. Historically, the area was settled during the mid-19th century as part of the broader expansion of the pastoral industry in the Argyle County region. While there are no major urban heritage sites, the landscape retains historical markers of early colonial land grants and traditional fencing styles typical of 19th-century pastoral development.

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 13681
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections