Bassendean 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 Bassendean
Bassendean is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Inverell Shire local government area (postcode 2365). Geographically characterized by undulating agricultural lands and native bushland, the area experiences a temperate highland climate with warm summers and cold winters. Due to its expansive rural nature and small permanent population, demographic data for Bassendean is largely subsumed within the broader Inverell local government area statistics, with residents predominantly engaged in primary production industries such as livestock grazing and broadacre cropping.
Local life in Bassendean is centered around rural community living, with residents relying primarily on nearby regional hubs like Inverell for commercial services, healthcare, education, and social infrastructure. The locality features limited local amenities, consisting mainly of dispersed rural properties, agricultural infrastructure, and local arterial roads connecting the community to the wider New England region. Community engagement often occurs through regional networks, agricultural associations, and local events held in the surrounding shire.
European settlement in the Bassendean area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture across the Northern Tablelands. The region's history is closely tied to the broader development of the Inverell district, transitioning from traditional Aboriginal custodianship to pastoral leases and eventual closer settlement. While few specific heritage structures are formally landmarked within the locality itself, the landscape retains a historical rural character reflective of early New South Wales pioneering and agricultural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5 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.