Gunningbland crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Gunningbland
Gunningbland is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Parkes Shire local government area (postcode 2876). Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains dominated by broad-acre agricultural land, primarily dedicated to cereal cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, its demographic profile aligns with typical agricultural communities in the region, featuring a small, dispersed population centered around farming families and agricultural enterprises.
Local life in Gunningbland is intrinsically linked to its agricultural setting, relying heavily on nearby regional hubs such as Parkes for higher-order commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Community infrastructure within the locality is minimal, reflecting its rural nature, though the surrounding district supports local primary production networks and community connections typical of the Lachlan agricultural region.
The history of Gunningbland, like much of the Central West, is rooted in European pastoral expansion in the 19th century, which gradually transformed the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri nation into agricultural holdings. The area's development was closely tied to the expansion of regional transport and farming infrastructure, establishing a long-standing tradition of dryland farming that continues to define the landscape and economy today.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 90 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.