Lake Burrendong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Lake Burrendong
Lake Burrendong is a locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2820. Geographically defined by the large reservoir of the same name formed by the damming of the Macquarie River, the area features rugged terrain, native bushland, and extensive aquatic environments. Due to its rural nature and the dominance of the lake and surrounding state recreation areas, the locality has a very small permanent population, with most residents engaged in agriculture, park management, or tourism-support services.
Local life and amenities in Lake Burrendong are heavily centered around outdoor recreation and tourism. The area is a popular destination for camping, boating, fishing, and water sports, supported by facilities such as the Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre and local holiday parks. The Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum, located nearby, spans over 160 hectares and showcases a vast collection of Australian native plants. Everyday commercial and civic services, including high schools, major healthcare, and retail shopping, are accessed in nearby regional centers such as Wellington and Dubbo.
The history of the area is tied to European exploration, pastoral expansion, and major 20th-century water infrastructure development. Prior to European settlement, the land was inhabited by the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people, who maintained a rich connection to the river systems and surrounding country. The locality's modern identity was shaped by the construction of the Burrendong Dam, which began in the 1940s, was delayed by World War II, and was eventually completed in 1967 to provide flood mitigation, irrigation, and water supply to the Macquarie Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
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.