Swan Vale crime statistics

About Swan Vale

Swan Vale is a rural locality situated within the Inverell Shire local government area in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2370. The landscape is defined by undulating agricultural terrain, primarily focused on grazing and broad-acre farming. As a sparsely populated region, Swan Vale maintains a small community base, with residents dispersed across pastoral holdings that contribute to the broader economic output of the Inverell district.

Local life in Swan Vale is centered around its agricultural character, with limited public infrastructure and amenities available within the immediate locality. Residents typically rely on the nearby regional hub of Inverell for essential services, including retail, education, and medical facilities. The area reflects a classic Australian rural lifestyle, characterized by low population density and reliance on transport links connecting to larger inland service centers.

Historically, Swan Vale developed alongside the expansion of pastoral settlement in the New England region during the 19th century. Like much of the surrounding Inverell Shire, the area’s heritage is rooted in the establishment of early land grants and the development of the wool and cattle industries. While few heritage-listed sites remain, the locality retains its historical identity through long-standing farming families and the preservation of the rural landscape that has defined the region’s economic and social development since colonial times.

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 13722
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections