Gunderbooka crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Gunderbooka
Gunderbooka is a remote rural locality in north-western New South Wales, situated primarily within the Bourke Shire local government area under the 2840 postcode. Spanning a vast, arid landscape typical of the Australian outback, the geography is defined by semi-arid plains, sparse vegetation, and the prominent Gunderbooka Range, which rises significantly above the surrounding terrain. Due to the extreme environment and expansive pastoral leases, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of individuals engaged in broad-scale agriculture, conservation management, and tourism.
Local life and amenities within Gunderbooka are minimal, reflecting its remote classification. There are no major commercial centres, schools, or permanent public facilities located directly within the locality; residents rely on the nearby regional town of Bourke for essential services, health care, and schooling. A major feature of the area is the Gunderbooka National Park, which protects a diverse range of native flora and fauna and offers visitors limited infrastructure for bushwalking, camping, and appreciating the outback environment.
The region has a deep and significant Indigenous heritage, having been the traditional lands of the Ngemba and Baarka-ji Aboriginal peoples for thousands of years. The landscape preserves numerous cultural sites, including rock art, scarred trees, and artefacts that bear witness to long-term traditional occupation. European history in the area dates back to pastoral expansion in the 19th century, marked by early pastoral runs and explorers such as Thomas Mitchell, who passed through the vicinity in the 1830s.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 27 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.