Gongolgon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gongolgon
Gongolgon is a small rural locality situated in north-western New South Wales, within the Brewarrina Shire local government area (postcode 2839). Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, arid plains typical of the Darling River basin and the broader Orana region. Due to its remote setting and harsh climatic conditions, the population is very small, predominantly comprising individuals engaged in broadacre agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing.
Local life in Gongolgon is defined by isolation and self-sufficiency, with residents relying on nearby towns such as Brewarrina and Bourke for major commercial services, healthcare, and secondary education. The locality functions primarily as a pastoral community rather than a traditional town, lacking extensive commercial amenities. Social activity and community cohesion are typically centered around regional hubs and traditional rural networks.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of the pastoral industry along the region's inland waterways. Historically, Gongolgon served as a minor Cobb & Co coach stop and a river transport point along the Darling River system, supporting the booming wool trade of colonial New South Wales. Today, physical remnants of this era are sparse, but the locality retains its significance as part of the historic pastoral landscape of outback New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 3 |
| Trespass | 4 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 31 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.