Bruinbun crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bruinbun
Bruinbun is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and proximity to the Macquarie River catchment. Due to its small population, demographic data is largely integrated with the broader Bathurst region, with residents primarily residing on rural properties and acreage.
Local life in Bruinbun is defined by a quiet, rural lifestyle centered around agriculture, livestock grazing, and lifestyle property ownership. The locality operates primarily as a residential and farming community without commercial retail centers. Residents rely on the nearby regional city of Bathurst—located a short drive away—for major commercial services, employment, healthcare, secondary and tertiary education, and sporting facilities.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people before European settlement in the 19th century following the expansion across the Blue Mountains. The region's development was closely tied to the pastoral and agricultural growth of the Bathurst district. While retaining a predominantly rural and historical character, the locality features scattered heritage farmsteads and maintains strong ties to the early colonial history of the Central Tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 34 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.