Banoon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Banoon
Banoon is a rural locality situated in the North West region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and the 2347 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the North West Slopes region, featuring a mix of native bushland, cleared pastures, and farming properties. Due to its status as a sparsely populated rural district, official demographic data for Banoon is largely subsumed within the broader regional statistics of the Tamworth hinterland, with residents typically relying on nearby townships for employment, retail, and community services.
Local life in Banoon is centered on primary agricultural pursuits, predominantly broadacre farming, cropping, and livestock grazing. The area operates as a quiet, tight-knit rural community where residents travel to larger neighboring service hubs within the Tamworth LGA for commercial, educational, and healthcare amenities. Infrastructure within the locality is primarily functional, consisting of rural grid roads that connect local agricultural operations to regional transport routes.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the broader pastoral expansion of the New England and North West Slopes districts. The region's heritage is deeply tied to indigenous custodianship by traditional owners, followed by European settlement focused on sheep and cattle grazing. While Banoon features few distinct commercial heritage landmarks, its cultural landscape reflects the historical evolution of New South Wales pastoralism and the enduring significance of regional agriculture.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 19 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.