Bobadah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bobadah
Bobadah is a remote rural locality in central New South Wales, situated within the Bogan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2877. Geographically, the area is characterized by arid to semi-arid terrain typical of the Australian outback, featuring expansive pastoral lands and native bush vegetation. Due to its extreme isolation and vast landholdings, Bobadah has a very sparse population, with the vast majority of residents living on rural properties and remote agricultural holdings rather than in a concentrated town settlement.
As a remote rural locality, Bobadah lacks commercial amenities, retail services, and urban infrastructure. Residents typically rely on nearby regional hubs for major shopping, medical care, and professional services. The local economy is overwhelmingly driven by primary production, specifically extensive beef cattle and sheep grazing, which are suited to the dry climate and native pastures of the region.
Historically, the area developed alongside the broader expansion of pastoralism and mineral exploration in central western New South Wales. Like many localities in the Bogan Shire, Bobadah's history is tied to the establishment of vast pastoral leases and, in some surrounding areas, small-scale mining ventures during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the heritage of the region is preserved primarily through its historic pastoral stations and long-standing rural landscapes rather than preserved urban structures.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 30 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.