Gungalman crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gungalman
Gungalman is a rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, within the Coonamble Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2829. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, expansive plains typical of the Murray-Darling Basin, supporting a landscape predominantly dedicated to broadacre agriculture, dryland cropping, and pastoral grazing. Due to its remote setting, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of farming families and landholders dispersed across large rural holdings.
As a remote agricultural district, Gungalman lacks commercial amenities, retail centres, or urban infrastructure. Residents access essential services, schooling, healthcare, and retail trade in nearby regional centres such as Coonamble. Local life is defined by primary production, with the community relying on regional road networks for transport and freight. Telecommunications and grid connectivity are maintained to support agricultural operations, though services can be subject to the challenges common to remote outback localities.
The history of Gungalman is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the region's Aboriginal peoples, followed by European pastoral expansion in the 19th century. Settlement was shaped by the opening up of the western plains of New South Wales for sheep and cattle grazing. The heritage of the area is preserved through its historic pastoral leases, rural landscapes, and the enduring agricultural traditions that continue to sustain the local community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 19 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.