Caloola crime statistics

About Caloola

Caloola is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, pastoral holdings, and native bushland typical of the tablelands. Demographically, Caloola supports a small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary industries such as sheep and cattle grazing, alongside lifestyle acreage living.

Local life in Caloola is quiet and community-focused, relying heavily on its proximity to nearby population centres for comprehensive services. While the locality itself lacks commercial amenities, residents travel to larger regional hubs like Bathurst and Newbridge for retail, healthcare, education, and social infrastructure. The area is accessed via a network of secondary rural roads that connect the local farming community to the broader Central Tablelands transport network.

Historically, Caloola—like much of the Bathurst hinterland—was established during the 19th century following European settlement and the expansion of pastoralism and gold-mining prospecting in the region. The locality retains a distinct rural heritage, visible in its historic farming properties and cultural landscape. Place names and remnant structures in the wider district reflect the early colonial development and agricultural expansion of the New South Wales interior.

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 10759
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections