Boonal crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 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 Boonal
Boonal is a rural locality situated in northern New South Wales, within the Gwydir Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2409. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains dominated by agricultural land use, primarily broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote and expansive rural setting, Boonal has a very low population density and a sparse demographic profile, with residents primarily dispersed across large farming properties.
Local life and amenities in Boonal are minimal, reflecting its remote classification. The locality does not possess a distinct commercial village or township center; instead, daily services, retail, schooling, and health facilities are accessed in nearby regional hubs such as Moree or Warialda. Transport connectivity relies on a network of rural sealed and unsealed roads linking the local agricultural holdings to the wider Gwydir Shire infrastructure.
Historically, the region developed in the 19th century as pastoral settlement expanded across the fertile northern plains of New South Wales. The traditional custodians of the broader land area are Aboriginal Australian language groups of the region. European history is closely tied to the establishment of large pastoral runs, which eventually transitioned into mixed farming enterprises that continue to define the heritage and economy of Boonal to the present day.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 51 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.