Bullarah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bullarah
Bullarah is a rural locality situated in north-west New South Wales, within the Moree Plains Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2400. The surrounding geography is characterized by flat, expansive plains typical of the Moree agricultural region, supporting intensive broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote setting, the population is very small, consisting primarily of farming families and agricultural workers dispersed across vast rural landholdings.
Local life in Bullarah centers around the agricultural industry, with the community relying on nearby regional hubs like Moree for major retail, medical, and administrative services. Amenities directly within the locality are minimal, reflecting its sparse population and remote character. Road transport serves as the primary connection for moving agricultural freight and providing access to neighboring towns.
Historically, the area developed as part of the traditional lands of the Gamilaroi Aboriginal nation before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality's subsequent growth was tied to the expansion of pastoral leases and, later, the development of modern irrigation and dryland farming technologies that shaped the Moree Plains economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 103 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.