Chullora crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
121 recorded in this period, compared with 100 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Chullora
Chullora is a predominantly industrial and commercial suburb located 15 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown (Postcode: 2190). Due to its heavy focus on logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing, the suburb has a very small residential population, with the vast majority of its land area dedicated to major freight and industrial estates.
The suburb functions primarily as a major employment and distribution hub rather than a residential locality. It features very few local housing amenities, instead housing large-scale corporate facilities, transport depots, and the Enfield Intermodal Terminal nearby. Residents and workers rely on surrounding suburbs, such as Greenacre, Strathfield South, and Bankstown, for comprehensive retail, educational, and healthcare services.
Historically, Chullora was largely developed as a major railway workshop precinct in the 20th century, which significantly shaped its industrial character. The name "Chullora" is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning a place of flowers. Over the decades, the area transitioned from railway-centric manufacturing into one of Sydney's most strategic logistics and freight hubs, though remnants of its transport heritage remain influential in the region's infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 15 | 11 |
| Trespass | 12 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 10 |
| Steal from retail store | 11 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 2 |
| Fraud | 5 | 5 |
| Other drug offences | 5 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 13 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 5 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14 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.