Attunga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Attunga
Attunga is a rural locality situated in the New South Wales North West Slopes region, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2345. Located roughly 35 kilometres north-north-west of Tamworth, the landscape is characterised by undulating agricultural land suited to grazing and cropping. The population is small and predominantly dispersed across rural holdings, with a tight-knit community nucleus located near the main township area.
Local life in Attunga centres on a quiet, country lifestyle supported by essential community infrastructure. The locality features basic amenities such as a local primary school, a public hall, and sports facilities that serve as gathering points for residents. Agriculture remains the primary economic driver for the area, supplemented by commuting residents who travel to nearby Tamworth for employment, secondary education, specialized healthcare, and commercial services.
European settlement in the Attunga area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases and agriculture in the wider Peel River district. The name "Attunga" is derived from an Aboriginal word believed to mean "his home" or "high place." Over time, the locality developed as a small rural service hub, and while many historic commercial operations have centralized into Tamworth, several period buildings and local landmarks endure as reflections of the region's pioneering past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 542 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.