Quambone crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Quambone
Quambone is a small rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, falling within the Coonamble Shire local government area and the 2831 postcode. Located approximately 70 kilometres southwest of the town of Coonamble, the area is defined by its flat, expansive plains and significant reliance on broad-acre agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, Quambone reflects the demographic characteristics of the surrounding Western Plains, home to a small, close-knit community primarily engaged in primary production.
The locality serves as a minor service centre for the surrounding agricultural properties, featuring essential infrastructure including a public school and a local hotel, which acts as a focal point for community social life. The area is historically significant for its development as a pastoral hub following European settlement in the 19th century. Its name is derived from a local Aboriginal word, often interpreted to mean "bloodwood tree." Today, Quambone remains an example of a traditional Australian outback settlement, maintaining its quiet, agricultural identity while linked to the wider economic and administrative services of the Coonamble Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 128 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.