Wombeyan Caves crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wombeyan Caves
Wombeyan Caves is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Upper Lachlan Shire (postcode 2580). Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged karst landscape, situated on the western edge of the Great Dividing Range. It is characterized by steep limestone gorges and dense eucalyptus forests. Due to its remote location and protected status within the Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve, the locality has a negligible permanent residential population, serving primarily as a destination for geological research, conservation, and tourism.
Local life centers entirely around the Wombeyan Caves Karst Conservation Reserve, which is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Amenities are restricted to the reserve’s infrastructure, including a visitor center, camping facilities, and bushwalking trails. The caves themselves are the primary feature, showcasing extensive stalactite and stalagmite formations. Historically, the site was opened to tourism in the late 19th century, becoming one of Australia’s earliest protected natural sites. The caves hold significant heritage value for their scientific importance in geology and paleontology, as well as their long-standing role in the history of Australian regional tourism.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 53 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
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.