Bungarby crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bungarby
Bungarby is a rural locality in the Monaro region of New South Wales, situated within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2630. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating tablelands, native grasslands, and agricultural properties dedicated primarily to sheep and cattle grazing. Due to its remote and sparsely populated nature, demographic data is largely subsumed by the broader Snowy Monaro census region, with permanent residents numbering very few.
Local life in Bungarby is centered around primary agricultural production and rural living. The locality operates without a commercial town centre, relying instead on nearby regional hubs such as Bombala and Cooma for essential services, retail, healthcare, and schooling. Community connections are maintained through regional agricultural networks and local stewardship of the surrounding natural landscape.
Historically, the Bungarby area was traditional custodianship land of Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality developed as part of the broader pastoral expansion of the Monaro, featuring historic grazing runs, pastoral homesteads, and rural infrastructure that reflect the early European settlement patterns of southern New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 80 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.