Duramana crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Duramana
Duramana is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral estates, and native bushland typical of the Central Tablelands. The population is small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in farming, grazing, and related rural industries, alongside lifestyle property owners who commute to nearby Bathurst for work and services.
Local life in Duramana is centered around rural community living, with amenities limited to basic infrastructure, private properties, and local roads connecting the area to larger regional hubs. Residents rely heavily on nearby Bathurst—located approximately 15 to 20 minutes to the south—for commercial services, secondary education, healthcare, and recreational facilities. The locality itself retains a quiet, pastoral character with a strong emphasis on primary production and country living.
Historically, the Duramana area was part of the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri nation before European settlement in the early 19th century. Following the expansion of the Bathurst settlement, the region developed as an agricultural and pastoral district. While few large commercial hubs were ever established within Duramana itself, its history is intertwined with the broader agricultural development of the Bathurst region, featuring historic rural homesteads and longstanding farming families.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 248 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.