Dungeree 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 Dungeree
Dungeree is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2849. The geographic landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, native bushland, and pastoral properties dedicated primarily to grazing and farming. As a sparsely populated rural area, Dungeree does not maintain a distinct demographic statistical profile separate from the broader region, with residents generally accessing services and community infrastructure in nearby larger towns such as Rylstone and Mudgee.
Local life in Dungeree is centered around primary industry, particularly sheep and cattle farming, alongside emerging agricultural ventures. The locality functions entirely as a rural community without commercial hubs, relying on neighboring towns for retail, healthcare, education, and administrative services. Public amenities within Dungeree itself are minimal, consisting primarily of rural road networks and local properties, while recreational opportunities are tied to the natural environment of the surrounding tablelands and nearby national parks.
Historically, the Dungeree area was originally inhabited by traditional Aboriginal custodians before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality developed as part of the wider expansion of pastoralism in the Central West of New South Wales. While it retains much of its historical agricultural character, tangible heritage structures are limited, with the region's history preserved primarily through its long-established farming estates and rural cultural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6 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.