Little Billabong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 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 Little Billabong
Little Billabong is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Greater Hume Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2644. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and remnant native vegetation typical of the Murray catchment region. Demographically, Little Billabong has a very small population, reflecting a dispersed rural settlement pattern where residents are primarily engaged in broadacre farming, sheep and cattle grazing, and related agricultural enterprises.
Local life in Little Billabong is centered around the rural primary industry, with community activities traditionally tied to regional hubs such as Holbrook and Culcairn. The locality lacks significant commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns for retail, healthcare, education, and civic services. Infrastructure within Little Billabong is largely limited to local rural roads and utilities servicing the surrounding farming community.
Historically, the area was developed in the 19th century as European settlement expanded into the interior of New South Wales for pastoral use. The locality derives its name from the nearby Billabong Creek system, which played an important role in the exploration and early development of the district. While little of the original built heritage remains prominent, the landscape retains historical significance tied to early squatting runs and the gradual transition to established freehold farming.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 146 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.