Boambolo 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 Boambolo
Boambolo is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Yass Valley local government area and the 2582 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating grazing land, native bush tracts, and proximity to the Murrumbidgee River corridor. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of acreage and agricultural landholders who commute to nearby regional hubs like Yass and Canberra for employment, schooling, and advanced services.
Local life in Boambolo is centered around rural enterprise, predominantly sheep and cattle farming, alongside low-density rural-residential living. The locality operates largely without commercial amenities, relying instead on Yass or the Australian Capital Territory for retail, healthcare, and community infrastructure. The lifestyle is defined by open spaces, agricultural pursuits, and natural isolation, with transport dependent entirely on private motor vehicles via local council-maintained rural roads.
Historically, the land around Boambolo was traditionally occupied by Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The area subsequently developed as part of the broader Yass pastoral district, with early European land use focused heavily on sheep grazing and agriculture. While it retains few built heritage sites of major municipal significance, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring history of European pastoralism and rural subdivision in the Southern Tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 79 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.