Cathundral crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Cathundral
Cathundral is a rural locality in the Orana region of New South Wales, situated within the Warren Shire local government area and the 2823 postcode. The geography is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain typical of the western plains of New South Wales, dominated by native vegetation, expansive pastoral properties, and agricultural land use centered largely on grazing and dryland cropping. Due to its remote setting, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of residents engaged in local primary production.
Local life and amenities within Cathundral are minimal, reflecting its remote character. There are no significant commercial hubs, retail centers, or public services located directly within the locality. Residents rely on nearby service centers such as Warren and Nyngan for higher-order amenities, education, health care, and commerce. Infrastructure is largely limited to rural access roads and utilities supporting the surrounding agricultural enterprises.
The history of Cathundral is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the region's Aboriginal peoples, followed by European settlement in the 19th century driven by the expansion of the pastoral industry. The area's development was shaped by the challenges of the Australian interior, including variable rainfall and isolation. Historic land use has primarily remained agricultural, with few built structures surviving from the early period of European settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 31 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.