Babinda crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Babinda
Babinda is a rural locality situated in western New South Wales, within the Bogan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2825. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, semi-arid terrain typical of the region's expansive agricultural plains. Due to its remote setting, Babinda has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large pastoral properties and grazing lands rather than a concentrated township.
Local life and economic activity in Babinda are centered predominantly on extensive agriculture, specifically dryland cropping and livestock grazing, including sheep and cattle. The locality operates without its own major commercial or civic amenities; instead, residents rely on nearby regional hubs, principally Nyngan, for retail, healthcare, education, and administrative services. Infrastructure within Babinda is minimal, consisting mostly of rural grid roads servicing local farmsteads.
The history of Babinda is closely tied to the pastoral expansion of western New South Wales during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Traditionally part of the lands of the Indigenous Aboriginal peoples, the area was later partitioned into large pastoral leases following European settlement. The locality retains a quiet, historical rural character reflective of the broader Bogan Shire’s pioneering agricultural past.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14 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.