Gungal crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gungal
Gungal is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter Shire of New South Wales, within the 2333 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and native bushland typical of the upper Hunter Valley region. Demographically, Gungal is sparsely populated, reflecting a community dominated by broadacre farming, grazing, and horse breeding enterprises.
Local life in Gungal is quiet and self-reliant, revolving primarily around rural industries. Due to its small population, residents generally travel to larger nearby service centres such as Merriwa or Denman for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and broader community services. The locality is connected by regional road networks that facilitate the transport of agricultural goods and local commuting.
Historically, the area was traditional land for Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The region quickly developed into a pastoral district, with early European history tied to land grants for sheep and cattle grazing. While Gungal retains few commercial or civic amenities today, its landscape features historical rural homesteads and infrastructure that bear testament to the area's long-standing agricultural heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 186 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.