Gumble crime statistics

About Gumble

Gumble is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2865. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, typical of the region's productive pastoral and cropping landscapes. As a sparsely populated rural district, Gumble’s demographics reflect a small community primarily engaged in broadacre farming, livestock grazing, and related agricultural industries.

Local life in Gumble is centered around rural living and primary production, with residents relying on nearby regional service hubs—such as Cumnock, Molong, and Orange—for commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. The locality has minimal local infrastructure, functioning primarily as a quiet residential and agricultural precinct rather than a commercial center. Community engagement and social activities for residents are generally tied to the broader Cabonne Shire region.

Historically, the area was established during the 19th-century European expansion into the Central West of New South Wales, driven by pastoral settlement and gold-seeking activities that occurred throughout the broader district. The heritage of Gumble is largely defined by its early agricultural roots and the enduring pastoral properties that have shaped the rural landscape for generations.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 11805
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections