Wollemi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wollemi
Wollemi is a sparsely populated, rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, primarily within the Singleton Council local government area (postcode 2330). Geographically, it is defined by its rugged topography, characterized by deep sandstone gorges, dramatic cliffs, and extensive forested ridges. The area serves as a gateway to the broader landscape of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Due to its remote and challenging terrain, the permanent human population is minimal, consisting primarily of scattered pastoral and land-management holdings.
The locality is synonymous with the Wollemi National Park, one of the largest wilderness areas in New South Wales. Life in the region is defined by conservation, low-impact land management, and limited recreational tourism, such as bushwalking and canyoning in the national park. There are no significant urban amenities or commercial centers within the locality itself; residents typically rely on the larger service hubs of Singleton or Muswellbrook for infrastructure, healthcare, and retail needs.
Wollemi’s historical significance is underscored by its Aboriginal cultural heritage, with the region containing numerous sites of archaeological importance, including rock art galleries and occupation deposits. In 1994, the locality gained global scientific attention following the discovery of the Wollemi Pine (*Wollemia nobilis*), a critically endangered coniferous tree species that represents a living fossil lineage dating back to the Jurassic period. The exact location of these groves remains a closely guarded secret to protect the species from environmental degradation and disease, cementing Wollemi’s status as a site of profound ecological and historical value.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.