Bungonia crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
24 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Bungonia
Bungonia is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2580. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, native bushland, and significant geological formations, most notably the Bungonia National Park, which is renowned for its extensive limestone cave systems and deep gorges. The population is small, typical of a remote rural farming community, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, local services, and conservation.
Local life in Bungonia centres around a quiet, tight-knit community lifestyle supported by basic infrastructure. Amenities within the locality are limited, consisting of a local community hall, a historic church, and recreational areas associated with the adjacent national park, which attracts bushwalkers, cavers, and tourists. For comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services, residents predominantly travel to the nearby regional city of Goulburn.
European history in the area dates back to the early 19th century, making Bungonia one of the oldest settled localities in the region. Originally established as an administrative and police outpost along early transport routes, the village retains several historic nineteenth-century buildings that reflect its colonial past. Bungonia's heritage is deeply intertwined with early European exploration, agriculture, and limestone quarrying, preserving a distinct historical character within its rural setting.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 469 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.