Bulla crime statistics

About Bulla

Bulla is a remote rural locality situated in western New South Wales, within the Cobar Shire local government area (postcode 2835). Geographically, the area is characterized by arid to semi-arid landscapes typical of the Cobar Peneplain, featuring flat terrain, native scrub, and expansive pastoral leases. Due to the extreme remoteness and the prevalence of large landholdings used primarily for extensive sheep and cattle grazing, Bulla has a very low population density, with residents typically numbering fewer than a dozen or largely uninhabited outside of working station properties.

Due to its sparse population, Bulla has no distinct commercial township, local amenities, or public infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby regional centres such as Cobar for essential services, retail, healthcare, and education, often utilizing radio-based communication and unsealed station tracks for transit. Local life is entirely centered around agricultural production, pastoral management, and resource-related activities inherent to the far-western region of the state.

Historically, the area was traditional land for Indigenous Australian language groups before European pastoral expansion in the 19th century. Settlement of the wider region was driven by the establishment of large sheep stations and later bolstered by the region's rich mineral discoveries, though Bulla itself remained primarily defined by pastoralism. The locality retains its historic rural character, reflecting the enduring challenges and heritage of outback New South Wales.

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.

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