Tomboye crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tomboye
Tomboye is a rural locality situated within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area in New South Wales, sharing the 2622 postcode with neighboring districts like Bungendore. The landscape is characterized by undulating tablelands and pastoral terrain, typical of the Southern Tablelands region. As a sparsely populated area, Tomboye functions primarily as an agricultural zone, with demographics consisting largely of landholders engaged in broadacre farming and lifestyle property ownership.
The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, with minimal commercial infrastructure or public amenities, requiring residents to rely on nearby hubs such as Bungendore or Queanbeyan for services, education, and retail. Historically, the region was shaped by early European settlement patterns focused on grazing and sheep farming, following the displacement of the Ngunnawal and Walgalu peoples. While Tomboye retains its heritage as part of the broader regional pastoral history, it remains a quiet, non-urbanized locality defined by its open spaces and proximity to the capital of the Australian Capital Territory.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 36 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.