Brundee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Brundee
Brundee is a rural locality in the South Coast region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Shoalhaven local government area and the 2540 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying, flat terrain bound by the floodplain of the Shoalhaven River, supporting primarily agricultural land use, including dairy farming and cattle grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, Brundee shares demographic and community traits with the broader Shoalhaven agricultural belt, maintaining a very small permanent residential population.
Due to its rural nature, Brundee contains no commercial town center, retail amenities, or public services, with residents relying on the nearby commercial hubs of Nowra and Bomaderry for employment, education, healthcare, and shopping. Local infrastructure is primarily limited to rural roadways servicing local farms and residential properties. The area is susceptible to seasonal flooding due to its proximity to the lower Shoalhaven River system, which heavily influences local land management and regional planning.
European settlement in the Brundee area dates back to the early 19th century, following the expansion of agriculture and land grants in the Shoalhaven district. The locality retains historical significance tied to early river-based transport, flood mitigation efforts, and the establishment of the region's dairy industry. While few formal heritage structures remain prominent today, the cultural landscape reflects generations of farming heritage and European adaptation to the floodplain environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 49 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.