Stuart Town crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
25 recorded in this period, compared with 22 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Stuart Town
Stuart Town is a small rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, falling within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and the 2820 postcode. Geographically, it is located between the larger regional hubs of Wellington and Orange. The area is characterized by undulating pastoral land, with the local economy traditionally anchored by agriculture and sheep farming. As a sparsely populated settlement, its demographic profile is typical of rural inland New South Wales, consisting primarily of permanent residents living in a quiet, low-density community.
The village offers essential local amenities, including a primary school and a community hall that serves as a hub for local social gatherings. Public transport connectivity is provided by the nearby Stuart Town railway station, which serves the NSW TrainLink Western Line, facilitating links to Sydney and Dubbo. Historically, the locality rose to prominence during the late 19th century as a significant gold-mining settlement originally known as Ironbarks. This heritage is memorialized through various historical markers and local folklore, most notably the town's association with the bush poet A.B. "Banjo" Paterson, who immortalized the area in his poem, "The Man from Ironbark."
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 241 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.