Yambulla crime statistics

About Yambulla

Yambulla is a remote, sparsely populated rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of far southeastern New South Wales. Geographically, it is characterized by rugged, forested terrain and undulating bushland near the Victorian border, falling within the 2550 postcode region. Due to its rugged topography and isolated setting, the area maintains a negligible permanent residential population, primarily consisting of private landholdings nestled within expansive state forests and protected natural corridors.

The locality functions as a secluded pastoral and wilderness area with virtually no commercial amenities, public infrastructure, or retail services. Residents and visitors rely on the nearby townships of Eden or Bombala for essential services, healthcare, and schooling. Historically, Yambulla was the site of a brief but notable gold rush in the early 20th century, which led to the establishment of a small settlement and mining operations around 1904. While the gold deposits were soon exhausted and the settlement eventually abandoned, relics of this mining heritage, including old shafts and remnants of colonial-era infrastructure, remain scattered throughout the dense forest landscape.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections