Farnham crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Farnham
Farnham is a rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2820. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains typical of the sheep-wheat belt, supporting a mixture of dryland agriculture, livestock grazing, and native bushland. Due to its expansive rural nature, Farnham has a very low population density, with residents largely living on dispersed agricultural properties rather than in a concentrated village settlement.
As a remote rural area, Farnham has minimal local commercial amenities or public infrastructure. Residents rely heavily on the nearby regional hub of Dubbo for major retail shopping, healthcare services, secondary education, and employment opportunities. Local daily life is centered around agricultural pursuits and primary production, with the community engaging with surrounding localities for social, sporting, and administrative needs.
The history of Farnham is closely tied to the broader pastoral settlement of the Orana region during the 19th century. Originally traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, the area was progressively developed by European settlers for pastoral leases and farming. While it retains few distinct heritage-listed structures compared to major urban centres, the landscape reflects generations of agricultural use and the historical expansion of inland New South Wales transport and farming routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 21 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.