Ballyroe crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Ballyroe
Ballyroe is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Oberon Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2795. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating tableland topography, featuring a mix of native bushland, cleared agricultural pastures, and prominent rural acreages. Due to its regional setting, Ballyroe has a very low population density, with residents typically residing on large rural landholdings rather than in a concentrated township.
The local lifestyle in Ballyroe is overwhelmingly agrarian and lifestyle-oriented, centered primarily around livestock grazing, wool production, and small-scale farming. Day-to-day services, commercial amenities, and schooling are not located directly within the locality; instead, residents rely on the nearby town of Oberon, as well as the larger regional hub of Bathurst, for retail, healthcare, and educational needs. The area is largely self-contained in terms of rural living, with transport dependent on private vehicles navigating the regional road network.
Historically, Ballyroe, like much of the broader Oberon district, was traditionally inhabited by indigenous Wiradjuri people before European settlement in the 19th century. The area subsequently developed through pastoral expansion, timber-getting, and agriculture as roads and infrastructure connected the remote tablelands to Bathurst and Sydney markets. Today, the locality retains its historic rural character, with few built landmarks beyond historic farming infrastructure and rural homesteads that reflect the area's long-standing pastoral heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3 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.