Dunkeld crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dunkeld
Dunkeld is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. Located south of the regional city of Bathurst, the area is characterized by undulating pastoral land, agricultural properties, and native Australian bushland typical of the Tablelands. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, consisting primarily of residents engaged in farming, primary production, and those commuting to nearby Bathurst for employment, education, and commerce.
As a predominantly agricultural and residential community, Dunkeld has limited commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries, relying instead on nearby Bathurst for major retail, healthcare, and professional services. Local infrastructure primarily supports rural activities, transport connections, and the scattered homesteads that define the landscape. The area experiences a cool temperate climate featuring distinct seasonal variations, including cold winters with occasional frosts and warm summers.
The history of Dunkeld is closely tied to the European settlement and agricultural development of the Bathurst region in the 19th century. Originally established as part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, the area was progressively taken up for pastoral leases and farming following the expansion across the Blue Mountains. While few major commercial or civic historic sites remain active within the locality today, the broader Bathurst region is rich in heritage, reflecting early colonial exploration, agriculture, and the New South Wales gold rushes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 42 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.