Gidginbung crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 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 Gidginbung
Gidginbung is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Temora Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2666. Geographically characterized by flat to gently undulating plains dominated by agricultural land use, the area experiences a warm temperate climate typical of inland New South Wales. Demographically, Gidginbung supports a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in broadacre farming, cropping, and livestock production.
Local life in Gidginbung is closely tied to its agricultural roots and regional proximity to the larger town of Temora, which lies to the south and provides essential commercial services, health care, and schooling. Amenities within Gidginbung itself are minimal, functioning primarily as a tight-knit rural community rather than a commercial hub. Residents rely on nearby transport infrastructure, including local road networks and the Goldfields Way, for connectivity to regional centers such as Wagga Wagga and Griffith.
Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the expansion of rail and agriculture in the Riverina. The locality gained wider recognition in the late 20th century due to significant nearby mining operations, notably the Gidginbung gold mine, which operated from the 1980s to the 1990s and left a distinct imprint on the local landscape and economic history before transitioning back to predominantly agricultural pursuits.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 69 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.