Bunnan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Bunnan
Bunnan is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2337. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, pastoral valleys, and proximity to natural waterways that feed into the Hunter River catchment. As a sparsely populated rural community, Bunnan’s demographics reflect a traditional farming and agricultural profile, with a small population engaged primarily in beef cattle production, sheep farming, and associated rural industries.
Local life in Bunnan is centered around rural community activities, agriculture, and the natural landscape. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited, with residents typically relying on nearby service hubs such as Merriwa or Scone for higher-order retail, education, medical services, and commercial infrastructure. The area is connected by regional road networks that facilitate livestock transport and agricultural commerce, maintaining a quiet, tight-knit rural lifestyle typical of the Upper Hunter's outer farming districts.
Historically, the Bunnan area was originally inhabited by traditional Aboriginal custodians before European exploration and settlement in the 19th century. The region quickly developed as a pastoral frontier, defined by large landholdings and extensive livestock grazing. Over time, the locality evolved from early pastoral runs into an established rural community, retaining much of its historic agricultural footprint and traditional homestead architecture within the broader Upper Hunter historical landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 94 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.