Panuara 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 Panuara
Panuara is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Blayney Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2800. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, agricultural land uses—predominantly grazing and cropping—and remnant native vegetation typical of the region's tablelands. Demographically, Panuara has a very small, dispersed population characteristic of a tight-knit rural farming community, with most residents living on expansive rural properties or acreage.
Local life and amenities in Panuara are agriculturally focused, with community activities largely centered around regional hubs like Blayney and Orange for commercial, educational, and medical services. The locality itself features minimal commercial infrastructure, relying instead on rural community networks, local agricultural groups, and natural landscapes that support outdoor and farming pursuits.
The history of Panuara is rooted in European settlement of the 19th century, which saw the land primarily cleared and developed for pastoral and agricultural use. Indigenous heritage in the area is associated with the traditional custodians of the region, the Wiradjuri people, who utilized the landscape for millennia. While few landmark structures remain within the immediate locality, Panuara shares the broader Blayney district's rich history of gold-mining prospecting, early settler expansion, and the development of regional transport routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 86 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.