Borah Creek crime statistics

About Borah Creek

Borah Creek is a rural locality situated in the North West slopes region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2346. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating terrain, agricultural lands, and remnant native vegetation typical of the Peel and Namoi river catchments. Due to its strictly rural classification, Borah Creek has a very low population density, with residents predominantly dispersed across expansive farming properties rather than clustered in a distinct town center.

The local lifestyle is centered around primary production, primarily dryland cropping and livestock grazing, including sheep and cattle. Given its remote and agrarian nature, Borah Creek lacks commercial amenities, retail centers, and public transport infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby regional hubs, such as Manilla or Tamworth, for higher-order services, education, healthcare, and employment. Community engagement is largely tied to rural networks, agricultural associations, and localized bushfire brigade services.

Historically, the area developed in the 19th century as European settlers established pastoral leases following the displacement of the traditional Aboriginal custodians, the Kamilaroi people. The locality's development was historically tied to the expansion of agriculture and the pastoral boom in the wider New South Wales North West. While few prominent historical structures remain standing today, the cultural landscape reflects generations of agricultural use and rural settlement patterns.

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 10506
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections