Burrandana crime statistics

About Burrandana

Burrandana is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and the 2650 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating cleared land and native bushland, primarily dedicated to agricultural pursuits such as dryland cropping and livestock grazing. As a small, sparsely populated farming community, demographic data for Burrandana is largely subsumed within the broader statistical region of Wagga Wagga, with residents typically living on large rural properties and family-operated farms.

Local life in Burrandana is centered around agriculture and the surrounding rural community. Residents rely heavily on nearby major regional hubs, particularly the city of Wagga Wagga, for commercial services, secondary education, healthcare, and employment. While the locality itself features very few commercial amenities, it maintains a strong sense of rural identity, with local social life tied to neighboring settlements and regional agricultural networks.

The history of the area is closely tied to European settlement and pastoral expansion in the Riverina during the 19th century, alongside the traditional custodianship of the Wiradjuri people. The name Burrandana originates from the Indigenous language of the region. Over generations, the landscape transitioned from extensive pastoral runs into established mixed-farming holdings, retaining a quiet heritage defined by early rural architecture and long-standing farming families.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10701
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections