Gundary crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gundary
Gundary is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area and holding the postcode 2580. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, open pastures, and native vegetation typical of the tablelands topography. Demographically, Gundary is sparsely populated, with residents primarily residing on rural properties and acreage. Its population largely participates in the agricultural sector, rural services, or commutes to nearby Goulburn for employment, commerce, and education.
Due to its rural nature, Gundary lacks a dedicated commercial center, relying instead on nearby Goulburn for major retail, medical, and community infrastructure. Local life centers around agricultural pursuits, including livestock grazing and crop farming. The area is traversed by secondary rural roads connecting local properties to the broader regional transport network, offering residents a quiet country lifestyle within close proximity to regional urban amenities.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century as part of the broader European settlement and pastoral expansion of the Goulburn district. Land use has traditionally been tied to sheep farming, cattle grazing, and agriculture. While Gundary does not feature major commercial historic sites, the landscape retains elements of early rural subdivision and colonial-era farming infrastructure, reflecting the region's foundational agricultural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 306 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.