Black Hollow crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Black Hollow
Black Hollow is a rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, within the Coonamble Shire local government area and designated with the postcode 2828. Geographically, the area is characterised by the flat, arid-to-semi-arid terrain typical of the Australian outback, supporting primarily extensive agricultural land uses such as broadacre cropping and sheep or cattle grazing. Due to its vast area and low population density, demographic data for Black Hollow is minimal, with residents largely belonging to the broader Coonamble statistical area, contributing to a sparse, agriculturally focused population.
Local life in Black Hollow is defined by remote rural living, with residents relying heavily on neighbouring towns like Coonamble for essential services, commercial retail, health care, and secondary education. The locality lacks urban infrastructure or commercial amenities, functioning instead as a private residential and working farming community. Community engagement and social connection are typically maintained through regional networks, local agricultural associations, and shared services across the wider Coonamble Shire.
Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of Aboriginal peoples, who managed the country for millennia before European settlement. Following European exploration of the inland river systems in the 19th century, the area was largely partitioned into pastoral leases for sheep and cattle stations. The heritage of Black Hollow remains closely tied to the pastoral expansion of the New South Wales interior, with the landscape reflecting generations of agricultural enterprise.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11 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.