Bullatale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bullatale
Bullatale is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2710. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, low-lying plains typical of the Murray-Darling basin, dominated by extensive agricultural land use, primarily dryland and irrigated cropping as well as livestock grazing. Demographically, Bullatale features a very low population density, with residents largely dispersed across large rural landholdings and farming properties.
Due to its remote and purely agricultural setting, Bullatale has no commercial town center, retail amenities, or dedicated public facilities. Day-to-day services, education, and healthcare needs are accessed in nearby regional hubs such as Deniliquin or Mathoura. The local lifestyle is centered entirely around primary production, with the environment heavily influenced by the surrounding river systems, irrigation networks, and native river red gum forests.
Historically, the area was traditional land for the indigenous Barapa Barapa and Wamba Wamba peoples, who managed the fertile river plains prior to European settlement. Following European exploration in the 19th century, the region was opened up for pastoral leases, eventually transitioning into structured agricultural estates. The locality’s heritage is closely tied to the pastoral and irrigation history of the Riverina, reflecting the broader developmental patterns of settlement along the Murray River tributaries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 4 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 41 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.