Emu Swamp crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Emu Swamp
Emu Swamp is a rural locality in the Central West region of New South Wales, situated within the Cabonne Shire council area and sharing the 2800 postcode with the nearby city of Orange. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the region, supporting mixed farming enterprises. Due to its small population and sparse residential settlement, demographic data for Emu Swamp is largely subsumed within the broader regional statistics of the Cabonne local government area.
The area functions primarily as an agricultural community, with local land use dedicated to grazing, cropping, and horticulture. Residents rely on nearby Orange for major commercial services, healthcare, secondary education, and employment opportunities. Emu Swamp has no major commercial centers or public amenities of its own, maintaining a quiet, agrarian character.
European history in the locality dates back to the 19th-century expansion of pastoral settlement in the Central West. The area's name reflects the historical presence of emus in the local swamps and watercourses prior to extensive agricultural clearing. While it lacks major heritage listings, the landscape retains historical markers of early European land grants and agricultural development associated with the expansion of the Orange district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 156 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.