Bungendore crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
153 recorded in this period, compared with 185 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bungendore
Bungendore is a historic town and locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area (postcode 2621). Located approximately 40 kilometres east of Canberra and 30 kilometres north-east of Queanbeyan, the area sits within the traditional lands of the Ngarigo and Ngambri peoples. Geographically, the locality is characterised by a mix of agricultural pastoral land, native eucalyptus woodlands, and proximity to Lake George to the north. Over recent decades, Bungendore has experienced significant population growth, functioning largely as a commuter town for the nearby Australian Capital Territory while maintaining a distinct rural-residential community profile.
The local township serves as a commercial and social hub for the surrounding district, featuring a variety of small businesses, cafes, specialty retail shops, and the Bungendore Woodworks Gallery, which attracts regional and interstate visitors. Essential community infrastructure includes local primary schooling, sporting facilities, healthcare services, and the Bungendore railway station, which connects the town to Sydney and Canberra via regional rail services. The broader locality supports agricultural activities, including livestock grazing and viticulture, alongside an increasing number of lifestyle properties and small-scale farms.
European settlement in the area dates back to the 1830s, following early exploration by figures such as Charles Sturt and Governor Lachlan Macquarie. The name "Bungendore" is derived from an Aboriginal word, believed to mean "big hill" or "hills with water." The town was officially laid out in the mid-19th century, with the arrival of the railway in the 1880s accelerating its development as a regional agricultural and transport center. Bungendore retains a significant collection of 19th-century colonial architecture, including historic churches, hotels, and homesteads, reflecting its enduring heritage within the Southern Tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 22 | 24 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 18 | 16 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 6 |
| Fraud | 12 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 7 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 12 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 6 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 8 |
| Other offences | 4 | 1 |
| Other theft | 4 | 7 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 10 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 8 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from retail store | 3 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,745 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.