Buddabadah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Buddabadah
Buddabadah is a rural locality in central New South Wales, situated within the Bogan Shire local government area and covered by the 2825 postcode. The geography is characterized by flat, arid to semi-arid terrain typical of the western plains region of the state, supporting extensive agricultural land uses primarily focused on broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote nature and vast geographic expanse, the population is very sparse, consisting primarily of farming families and rural landholders living in isolated homesteads rather than a centralized township.
Local life and amenities within Buddabadah are minimal, reflecting its remote classification. There are no commercial hubs, schools, or significant public services located directly within the locality; residents typically rely on nearby regional centers such as Nyngan or Warren for retail, education, healthcare, and administrative services. Infrastructure is largely restricted to rural access roads and local agricultural utility networks supporting the pastoral and cropping industries that drive the local economy.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the expansion of European pastoral settlement in the central west of New South Wales. The lands traditionally belonged to Indigenous Australian language groups of the region, who managed the country prior to the arrival of pastoralists. The locality takes its name from the historic Buddabadah pastoral run, and its history is closely tied to the struggles and developments of early inland squatting, transport routes, and the eventual establishment of the Bogan Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 40 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.