Balladoran crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Balladoran
Balladoran is a small rural locality situated in the central west region of New South Wales, within the Gilgandra Shire local government area (postcode 2822). Geographically characterized by flat, semi-arid plains typical of the region, the area is primarily dedicated to broadacre agriculture, including wheat cropping and livestock grazing. Demographically, Balladoran supports a very small population, typical of remote agricultural districts in the Orana region, with residents largely dispersed across surrounding rural properties.
Local life in Balladoran is closely tied to the nearby agricultural community and the broader Gilgandra shire. The locality operates largely without urban commercial amenities, relying on Gilgandra or Dubbo for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Community interaction in the area historically centers around regional agricultural networks, local sporting clubs, and rural volunteer organizations such as the Rural Fire Service (RFS).
European settlement in the Balladoran area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture along the stock routes and railways of central New South Wales. The locality grew modestly following the opening of the Main Northern railway line, which historically served as a vital transport link for moving regional produce to markets. Today, tangible traces of its early history remain visible through scattered rural homesteads, historic road networks, and the remnants of its former rail infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 140 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.