Gulargambone crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
107 recorded in this period, compared with 86 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gulargambone
Gulargambone is a rural town located in north-central New South Wales, administered by the Coonamble Shire local government area within the 2828 postcode. Situated on the banks of the Castlereagh Highway, the locality serves as a gateway to the broader Orana region. Geographically defined by the flat plains and agricultural landscapes typical of the Australian inland, the town and its surrounding district support a small population engaged primarily in broadacre farming, sheep grazing, and wheat cultivation.
Local life in Gulargambone is centered around a tight-knit community, with essential services and amenities catering to residents and passing travelers. The town features a modest commercial center that includes a primary school, local retail stores, sporting facilities, and community gathering spaces that host regional events. While remote, the locality maintains basic infrastructure and public services typical of rural New South Wales settlements of its scale.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of the pastoral industry along the Castlereagh River. The town’s name is derived from an Aboriginal word, believed to mean "watering place of the galah" or "lazy water." Historically functioning as an important regional hub for wool and grain transport, Gulargambone preserves its rural heritage through several historic buildings, demonstrating the enduring architectural and cultural character of early colonial inland Australia.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 15 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 13 | 9 |
| Breach bail conditions | 12 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 11 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 15 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 3 | 1 |
| Other offences | 3 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 528 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.