Bamarang crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bamarang
Bamarang is a semi-rural locality situated in the City of Shoalhaven local government area in New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2540. Geographically positioned west of Nowra, the area is characterised by a mix of native bushland, agricultural holdings, and low-density residential properties, bounded in places by the Shoalhaven River. As a sparsely populated rural district, its demographic profile largely consists of families and retirees seeking acreage living, contributing to a quiet, community-focused population with strong ties to the nearby regional hub of Nowra.
Local life in Bamarang is defined by its natural environment and rural tranquility, with residents relying primarily on neighbouring Nowra for commercial, educational, and medical amenities. The locality features outdoor recreational opportunities associated with the Shoalhaven River and surrounding state forests, including bushwalking, fishing, and boating. Due to its rural zoning, Bamarang lacks a major commercial centre, maintaining instead a quiet residential character interspersed with local trades, small-scale farming, and lifestyle properties.
Historically, the Bamarang area—like much of the broader Shoalhaven region—lies within the traditional lands of the Wodi Wodi and Wandandian people of the Yuin nation, who managed the landscape for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area gradually transitioned from dense forest and timber-getting operations into pastoral leases and agricultural blocks. Over time, subdivision has shifted the locality from broadacre farming toward its modern identity as a semi-rural residential and lifestyle enclave.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 35 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.