Budgong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Budgong
Budgong is a rural locality situated in the City of Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, within the 2577 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating native bushland, steep terrain, and cleared agricultural valleys typical of the region's inland escarpment foothills. Demographically, Budgong is sparsely populated, reflecting a quiet rural-residential character with low population density and residents predominantly engaged in primary production, land management, or commuting to nearby regional service hubs.
Local life in Budgong centers around rural pursuits, acreage living, and the natural environment, with properties typically featuring large landholdings. The locality operates largely without commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as Kangaroo Valley, Nowra, and Berry for retail, education, healthcare, and professional services. The surrounding landscape supports outdoor activities, including bushwalking, wildlife observation, and farming.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement. European history in the broader Shoalhaven and escapement region dates back to the early 19th century, initially driven by timber-getting, cedar-cutting, and later agricultural clearing and dairy farming. Budgong has retained its historical footprint primarily through its pastoral heritage and enduring natural landscapes, with few modern developments altering its secluded rural framework.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 87 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.