Westwood crime statistics

About Westwood

Westwood is a rural locality situated within the Snowy Valleys Council local government area in New South Wales, sharing the postcode 2729 with the surrounding region. Geographically, it is positioned in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, characterized by undulating terrain, pastoral landscapes, and proximity to the Murrumbidgee River catchment. Due to its sparse population, the area is not tracked as a distinct urban center in census data, with residents typically forming part of the broader, low-density agricultural community that defines the region’s demographic profile.

Life in Westwood is defined by a primary focus on primary industry, particularly broad-acre farming, livestock grazing, and forestry activities. The locality lacks large-scale commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby service hubs such as Tumut or Adelong for retail, education, and health services. Historically, the area emerged during the 19th-century expansion of inland New South Wales, with early settlement driven by land grants and the development of agricultural runs. Heritage in the locality is largely tied to its rural development, with the landscape containing remnants of historic homesteads and small-scale infrastructure that reflect the area's long-standing connection to the agricultural economy of the Snowy Valleys.

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 14280
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections