Booroorban crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Booroorban
Booroorban is a rural locality in the Riverina region of southwestern New South Wales, within the Edward River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2710. Situated along the Cobb Highway between Deniliquin and Hay, the area is characterized by flat, arid plains typical of the western Riverina, primarily utilized for extensive pastoralism and agriculture. Due to its remote nature and vast landholdings, Booroorban has a very small, dispersed population recorded within the wider Edward River statistical area.
As a sparsely populated rural district, Booroorban functions largely as a transit point along the Cobb Highway rather than a populated hub. It contains few permanent commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Deniliquin and Hay for retail, education, and health services. The locality is perhaps best known for the historic Booroorban Hotel, a landmark roadside pub that has historically served as a social focal point for local landholders and travelers.
The history of Booroorban is tied to the colonial expansion of the pastoral industry in New South Wales during the 19th century. Originally established as a Cobb & Co coach staging post on the route between Deniliquin and Hay, the settlement provided a vital watering and changing station for transport and communication in the remote interior. Several heritage-listed structures and remnants from this coaching era remain in the district, reflecting its historical significance as a transport link in colonial Australia.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 36 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.