Gundagai crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
160 recorded in this period, compared with 162 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gundagai
Gundagai is a historic town located in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 160 kilometres north-west of Canberra along the Hume Highway. Positioned on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, the locality falls within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area and carries the postcode 2722. The surrounding geography is characterised by undulating hills and fertile river flats historically used for agriculture, pastoralism, and viticulture. Demographically, Gundagai supports a tight-knit regional population, functioning as a key rural service centre and a popular stopover for travelers transit between Sydney and Melbourne.
Local life in Gundagai is centered around a traditional rural main street featuring heritage facades, local retail, and essential community services, supported by primary and secondary schooling, healthcare facilities, and sporting clubs. The economy is underpinned by agriculture, forestry, and tourism, the latter driven by the town's rich cultural footprint. Essential civic amenities include recreation reserves, parks along the Murrumbidgee River, and local museum spaces that celebrate the area's distinct identity within regional New South Wales.
Gundagai holds a prominent place in Australian folklore and colonial history, heavily memorialized in literature, bush ballads, and song, most notably through the legend of the "Dog on t' Tuckerbox." Originally established as a river crossing and a bustling stop for bullock teams in the 19th century, the town's development was repeatedly shaped by major floods, most notably the catastrophic inundation of 1852 which destroyed the original town site. Today, significant heritage infrastructure remains, including the historic Prince Alfred Bridge—a timber-trestle viaduct built in the 1890s—and various other nineteenth-century civic buildings that reflect its enduring historical importance.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 18 | 9 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 17 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 12 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 15 |
| Other offences | 9 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 4 |
| Trespass | 8 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 13 |
| Fraud | 6 | 4 |
| Liquor offences | 6 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 11 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 1 |
| Other theft | 4 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 3 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 12 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,699 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.