Gumbalie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gumbalie
Gumbalie is a remote rural locality in north-western New South Wales, situated within the Bourke Shire local government area and covered by the 2840 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by the flat, arid-to-semi-arid terrain typical of the outback, heavily influenced by the vast pastoral landscape and proximity to the Darling River basin. Due to its remote setting and expansive rural properties, the locality has a sparse population and a very low population density.
Due to its minimal population, Gumbalie has virtually no commercial amenities, local services, or public infrastructure. Residents rely entirely on the nearby regional hub of Bourke for essential services, including healthcare, education, retail, and emergency services. Local land use is almost exclusively dedicated to broadacre pastoralism, primarily sheep and cattle grazing, relying on station properties and bore water infrastructure to sustain operations in a challenging climate.
Historically, the region is situated on the traditional lands of Indigenous Australian language groups who inhabited the floodplains and arid interior for millennia. Following European exploration of the Darling River system in the 19th century, the area was opened up for pastoral settlement, leading to the establishment of large sheep and cattle runs. The history of Gumbalie reflects the broader development of the Bourke district, defined by the hardships of isolation, extreme weather events, and the establishment of the pastoral industry that continues to shape the locality today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23 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.