Bungaba 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 Bungaba
Bungaba is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2852 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, native bushland, and cleared pastures typical of the region's inland slopes. Due to its expansive rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily residing on scattered agricultural properties engaged in primary production.
Local life in Bungaba is centered around rural industry, predominantly extensive livestock grazing and cropping. The locality operates largely self-reliantly, with residents depending on nearby towns such as Mudgee or Gulgong for essential commercial services, secondary education, health care, and community infrastructure. Bungaba falls under the broader service and social networks of the Mid-Western Regional Council area.
European history in the Bungaba area dates back to the 19th-century expansion of pastoral settlement following the exploration of the Central West. The land has historically been utilized for agricultural pursuits, shaping the rural landscape visible today. While it lacks major urban heritage sites, the locality retains a quiet historical character reflective of early New South Wales land grants and traditional farming families.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 88 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.