Tonderburine crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tonderburine
Tonderburine is a rural locality situated within the Gilgandra Shire in the Central West region of New South Wales, sharing the 2817 postcode with the surrounding pastoral districts. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating plains and open agricultural land, typical of the broader Warrumbungle region. Due to its sparse population and agricultural focus, Tonderburine is not classified as a centralized township; it functions primarily as a remote farming community with a demographic composed largely of families engaged in broadacre cropping and livestock grazing.
Local life in Tonderburine is defined by its agrarian environment, with residents relying on the nearby town of Gilgandra for essential services, administrative support, and educational facilities. The locality lacks dedicated commercial amenities, reflecting its status as a quiet, functional rural zone. Historically, the area was settled during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the expansion of pastoral leases in the Castlereagh region. While Tonderburine retains its character as an historic farming hub, it possesses minimal built heritage, with the landscape remaining largely defined by its long-standing rural land-use patterns.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 112 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.