Bundook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Bundook
Bundook is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2422 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, pastoral valleys, and proximity to native forest reserves characteristic of the New South Wales Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and primarily dispersed across farming properties, contributing to a quiet, agricultural demographic profile.
Local life in Bundook centers around primary agricultural pursuits, particularly beef cattle grazing and dairy farming. Amenities within the locality are minimal, relying heavily on nearby regional centres such as Gloucester for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. The community is connected via local rural roadways, maintaining a strong traditional country lifestyle typical of the region's smaller settlements.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Birpai and Worimi Aboriginal peoples before European settlement. European history in the Bundook district dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism, timber-getting, and agriculture. The locality retains its historical rural character through heritage homesteads, old travelling stock routes, and longstanding land-use patterns that reflect the early pioneering history of the Manning River catchment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 114 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.