Boorook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Boorook
Boorook is a rural locality in the New England region of northern New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2372. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, native bushland, and undulating grazing country situated north of Tenterfield near the Queensland border. Due to its remote setting, Boorook has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large rural landholdings and agricultural properties.
Local life in Boorook is tied to the primary industries of the surrounding region, predominantly beef cattle grazing and sheep farming. The locality operates largely without commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby Tenterfield for retail, medical, educational, and civic services. Infrastructure within Boorook is minimal, consisting mainly of rural access roads that connect local properties to the broader regional transport network.
Historically, Boorook emerged during the late 19th-century gold rush in New England. Gold was discovered in the area, leading to a brief mining boom characterized by the establishment of temporary settlements and quartz-crushing batteries. While mining activity eventually declined as deposits were exhausted, remnants of this era contribute to the region's localized historical footprint, which is otherwise defined by pastoral expansion and Indigenous heritage associated with the traditional custodians of the land.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 5 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20 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.