Windellama crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Windellama
Windellama is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, falling within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area. Located approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Goulburn, the landscape is characterized by undulating grazing country, native bushland, and scattered pastoral properties. The demographic profile is primarily rural, consisting of residents engaged in agriculture, hobby farming, or those commuting to nearby regional centers for employment.
The locality functions as a close-knit community centered around the Windellama Hall, which serves as a hub for local events, meetings, and social gatherings. Essential amenities include the Windellama Public School and a local Rural Fire Service brigade, which plays a significant role in community safety and emergency management. The area is served by the 2580 postcode and relies on Goulburn for major commercial services, health facilities, and secondary education.
Historically, the Windellama region was settled in the 19th century as European expansion moved into the interior of New South Wales, with the economy traditionally rooted in wool production and small-scale cropping. The area retains a sense of its pastoral heritage, with several historic homesteads and sites marking its early development. Today, the community maintains its historical identity through the preservation of local archives and the ongoing use of landmarks that date back to the colonial era.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 417 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.