Baan Baa crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Baan Baa
Baan Baa is a small rural locality situated in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Narrabri Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2390. The surrounding landscape is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to agriculture, particularly dryland and irrigated cropping, as well as livestock grazing. Demographically, Baan Baa supports a small, dispersed population typical of rural Australian farming communities, with most residents engaged in primary production and related support industries.
Local life in Baan Baa is centered around a tight-knit community, featuring essential rural infrastructure that typically includes a local public school, a community hall, and a local hotel that serves as a social gathering point. Residents generally travel to larger nearby regional centers, such as Narrabri or Wee Waa, for broader commercial retail, specialized healthcare, and secondary education services.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases into the Namoi River basin. The locality grew further following the arrival of the Main Northern railway line, which facilitated the transport of local agricultural produce to major markets. Today, Baan Baa retains its historic rural character, with several heritage-listed homesteads and structures reflecting its origins as a nineteenth-century agricultural and railway service hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 166 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.