Bunnaloo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Bunnaloo
Bunnaloo is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and the postcode 2731. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, highly fertile plains dedicated primarily to intensive agriculture, including dryland and irrigated cropping, as well as livestock grazing. Due to its sparse population and vast agricultural landholdings, the demographic profile is predominantly rural, with a small, dispersed community closely tied to the surrounding primary production industries.
Local life in Bunnaloo is centered around community-driven spaces that support its agricultural population. The locality features a local public school and community gathering points that host regional events and sporting activities, fostering a strong sense of local identity. Day-to-day commercial services, secondary education, and broader administrative needs are typically accessed in larger nearby regional hubs such as Mathoura, Deniliquin, or Echuca-Moama.
The region’s history is deeply rooted in the nineteenth-century expansion of pastoral leases and subsequent closer settlement schemes in New South Wales. The development of Bunnaloo mirrored the broader agricultural evolution of the Riverina, shifting from expansive sheep runs to more intensively farmed wheat and irrigation blocks following the establishment of local infrastructure and transport routes. Today, the heritage of the locality is preserved through its enduring farming traditions and historical rural landscapes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 107 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.