Bendoura crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bendoura
Bendoura is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area and the 2622 postcode. Geographically characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural acreage, the area experiences a temperate tablelands climate with cold winters and warm summers. Demographically, Bendoura is very sparsely populated, with its residents primarily residing on large rural landholdings and working in agriculture, land management, or commuting to nearby regional service centers.
Local life in Bendoura is defined by rural isolation and a self-reliant community structure. The locality has minimal commercial amenities or public infrastructure, relying instead on nearby towns such as Braidwood for retail, schooling, healthcare, and emergency services. Daily activities center around primary production, including livestock grazing and small-scale farming, alongside lifestyle block management.
Historically, the region developed in the 19th century following European settlement and the expansion of pastoralism and gold prospecting across the Southern Tablelands. European heritage in the broader district is tied to early pastoral runs, Cobb & Co coach routes, and historical gold-mining endeavors. While few built heritage structures remain directly within the locality, the cultural landscape reflects the historical transition from Indigenous custodianship to European agricultural settlement and land clearing.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 108 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.