Bland crime statistics

About Bland

Bland Shire is a local government area located in the Riverina and South West Slopes regions of New South Wales, encompassing a total area of approximately 8,558 square kilometres and the postcode 2721. The shire is predominantly rural and agricultural, characterized by flat plains used largely for cereal cropping and livestock production. The region’s population is relatively small and dispersed, with the largest town and administrative center being West Wyalong, alongside several smaller villages such as Barmedman, Ungarie, and Weethalle.

Local life and amenities are centered around agriculture, regional commerce, and community services. West Wyalong serves as the primary commercial hub, providing retail, health services, education, and sporting facilities for residents across the shire. The economy is heavily dependent on dryland farming, though mining—particularly gold and mineral extraction—has historically played a significant role and continues to contribute to local employment.

The region has a history tied to Indigenous heritage, pastoral expansion, and the late 19th-century Australian gold rush. The area was originally inhabited by traditional Aboriginal custodians before European settlement in the mid-19th century. Following the discovery of gold in the 1890s, settlements such as Wyalong experienced rapid growth, leaving behind a legacy of historic buildings and mining infrastructure that is preserved today as part of the shire's heritage.

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 10404
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections