Boomi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boomi
Boomi is a small rural locality situated in northern New South Wales, within the Moree Plains Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2405. Located near the Queensland border, the surrounding region is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to broadacre agriculture, including extensive dryland and irrigated cropping, as well as livestock grazing. Due to its remote setting, the population is small and dispersed, reflecting the broader demographic trends of declining rural populations in inland agricultural districts.
The locality functions primarily as a service hub for the surrounding farming community. Local amenities are modest, typically supporting basic agricultural, educational, and social needs, while more comprehensive commercial and government services are accessed in larger regional centres like Moree. A notable local feature is the Boomi Artesian Aquatic Centre, which utilizes the region's Great Artesian Basin bore water to provide heated mineral pools for recreation and tourism.
European settlement in the Boomi area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases into the Moree Plains. The locality's development was historically tied to the pastoral and agricultural industries, which shaped its settlement patterns, transport routes, and community infrastructure. Historic buildings and homesteads from the pioneering era remain scattered throughout the district, bearing witness to the region's pastoral history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 207 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.