Blue Nobby crime statistics

About Blue Nobby

Blue Nobby is a rural locality situated in northern New South Wales, within the Gwydir Shire local government area and the 2408 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to undulating terrain typical of the North West Slopes region, featuring predominantly agricultural land used for cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very sparse, consisting primarily of farming families and landholders spread across large pastoral properties, with no distinct urban center.

Local life in Blue Nobby is centered around primary agricultural production, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs—such as Warialda and Moree—for commercial services, healthcare, education, and social infrastructure. The locality has no local retail amenities, schools, or public transport networks, meaning daily life is closely tied to rural industries and regional transport routes. Road connectivity is maintained via local unsealed and sealed council roads linking to major regional highways.

European settlement in the area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and squatting runs across the fertile plains of the Gwydir river catchment. The locality's unusual name reflects historical naming conventions of the region, often derived from local topographical features or early landholdings. While Blue Nobby lacks major heritage-listed architectural sites, the cultural landscape retains historical significance tied to the agricultural development of the Gwydir Shire and traditional Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi custodianship of the broader region.

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
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10417
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections