Bearbong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bearbong
Bearbong is a rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Gilgandra Shire local government area under the 2827 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains typical of the semi-arid western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape. Demographically, Bearbong has a very small population, with residents largely dispersed across broad-acre farming properties engaged in primary production, livestock grazing, and dryland cropping.
Due to its remote and sparsely populated nature, Bearbong possesses few local commercial amenities. Residents rely primarily on nearby townships, such as Gilgandra and Coonamble, for retail, secondary education, healthcare, and professional services. The locality is connected through a network of state and local rural roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural commodities and provide access to regional hubs.
The history of Bearbong is closely tied to the post-contact pastoral expansion of New South Wales during the 19th century, when the traditional lands of the local Aboriginal peoples were gazetted into large pastoral runs. European settlement initially focused on sheep and cattle grazing before transitioning into mixed farming enterprises as transport infrastructure improved. Local heritage in the region is primarily preserved through historical homesteads, rural infrastructure, and the enduring agricultural traditions of the Gilgandra shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 72 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.