Billywillinga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Billywillinga
Billywillinga is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and a typical Australian inland climate featuring warm summers and cool winters. As a sparsely populated rural district, demographic data specific to Billywillinga is generally subsumed within the broader Bathurst regional profile, with residents primarily engaged in agricultural pursuits, including livestock grazing and cropping.
Local life in Billywillinga is defined by its rural isolation and close connection to the natural landscape. While the locality itself lacks commercial amenities, schools, or major retail hubs, residents rely heavily on the nearby regional city of Bathurst for essential services, employment, education, and healthcare. The immediate community functions largely around private rural properties and primary production, offering a quiet, countryside lifestyle typical of the NSW Central Tablelands.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, who inhabited the region for thousands of years prior to European settlement. Following European expansion across the Blue Mountains in the early 19th century, the broader Bathurst district was opened up for pastoralism and agriculture. The landscape retains echoes of this pioneering history through historic rural landholdings, transport routes, and proximity to some of Australia's oldest inland European settlements.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 196 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.