Bara crime statistics

About Bara

Bara is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2850. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush tracts, and a quiet pastoral setting typical of the Central Tablelands and Slopes region. Due to its expansive rural nature, Bara has a very low population density, with most residents living on large farming properties or rural residential holdings.

Local life in Bara is centered around primary production, predominantly grazing and agriculture. Given its sparse population, the locality contains few commercial amenities, relying instead on the nearby regional hub of Mudgee for major retail, healthcare, educational services, and community infrastructure. Residents access surrounding areas via a network of secondary roads that connect to major regional transport routes.

Historically, the area developed in the 19th century as part of the broader European expansion into the central west of New South Wales for sheep grazing, wool production, and later crop cultivation. The cultural landscape retains elements of this pastoral heritage through historic farmsteads, rural fencing, and land-use patterns that reflect the traditional European settlement of Wiradjuri traditional lands.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10190
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections