Hermidale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
27 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hermidale
Hermidale is a small rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Bogan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2831. Geographically defined by a flat, semi-arid landscape typical of the region, it is positioned along the Barrier Highway and the Main Western railway line, southeast of Bourke and northwest of Nyngan. Demographically, Hermidale supports a very small, dispersed population characteristic of remote pastoral and agricultural districts, where most residents are engaged in broadacre farming, sheep grazing, and local service industries.
Local life and amenities in Hermidale are centered around a tight-knit rural community, featuring essential infrastructure such as a local pub, community hall, and primary educational facilities typical of outback settlements. Residents rely heavily on nearby regional hubs, particularly Nyngan, for broader commercial, medical, and administrative services. The locality functions primarily as a service and transit stop along the transport corridors connecting regional New South Wales to the far west.
Historically, Hermidale developed during the late 19th century alongside the expansion of the railway and the growth of the surrounding pastoral industry. The settlement grew as a service point for the pastoral leases and copper-mining ventures that emerged in the broader Bogan district during this era. While many of its early commercial enterprises have since contracted, the locality retains a distinct historical footprint linked to the expansion of inland New South Wales transport and agriculture.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 127 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.