Ballalaba 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 Ballalaba
Ballalaba is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2622. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and cleared agricultural acreage associated with the upper catchment of the Shoalhaven River system. Demographically, Ballalaba is very sparsely populated, with its residents predominantly engaged in primary production, particularly grazing and livestock management, contributing to a quiet, remote rural community profile.
Local life in Ballalaba revolves around its agrarian roots and natural surroundings, with properties typically operating as working farms or rural-residential holdings. Due to its small population and remote setting, the locality lacks commercial amenities, retail centres, and civic infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby service hubs such as Braidwood for daily commercial needs, schooling, health services, and social infrastructure. Recreational activities in the area are primarily land-based, reflecting the rural environment.
Historically, the Ballalaba district was traditionally occupied by Indigenous Australian peoples before European exploration and settlement in the 19th century. The area developed primarily as a pastoral frontier, shaped by the establishment of large land grants and sheep and cattle runs along the southern tablelands. Historic traces of early European settlement remain visible through legacy rural infrastructure, historic land use patterns, and heritage tracks associated with the region's pastoral expansion.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 29 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.