Upper Growee crime statistics

About Upper Growee

Upper Growee is a rural locality situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, sharing the postcode 2849 with surrounding districts such as Rylstone and Capertee. Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged topography, characterized by the undulating terrain of the Great Dividing Range and the proximity of the Capertee Valley. As a sparsely populated region, the demographic is primarily comprised of long-term rural residents and landholders engaged in small-scale agriculture and pastoral activities, with the population density remaining consistently low.

Local life in Upper Growee is defined by its isolation and reliance on neighboring service hubs. Residents typically travel to nearby towns like Rylstone or Kandos for essential amenities, schooling, and retail services. The region is notable for its natural landscape, attracting tourism centered on bushwalking, birdwatching, and sightseeing within the nearby Wollemi National Park. Historically, the area was developed during the 19th century as part of the broader expansion of the Central Tablelands, initially supporting grazing and subsistence farming. The heritage of the locality is preserved through remnants of early European settlement, including scattered homesteads and historical boundary markers that reflect the traditional patterns of land use in the region.

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 14045
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections