Coolabah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 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 Coolabah
Coolabah is a small rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, within the Bogan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2831. Located approximately 60 kilometres north-west of Nyngan along the Mitchell Highway, the surrounding geography is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain typical of the western plains of New South Wales. Due to its remote setting and vast pastoral leases, the population is very small, contributing to a low-density demographic profile shared with surrounding agricultural districts.
Local life and the regional economy are centered primarily around extensive dryland farming, particularly sheep and cattle grazing, as well as cropping adapted to arid conditions. As a minor settlement, Coolabah features limited local infrastructure, relying on nearby regional hubs such as Nyngan and Bourke for comprehensive commercial services, education, and healthcare. The area is accessed via the Mitchell Highway, which serves as the primary transport corridor connecting the locality to the broader state road network.
The history of Coolabah is closely tied to the expansion of the Main Western railway line and the development of the pastoral industry in late 19th-century New South Wales. The locality grew as a stopping point and service hub for surrounding sheep stations and railway operations. Heritage elements in the broader Bogan Shire reflect this pioneering pastoral era, though physical remnants directly within Coolabah itself are sparse, preserving a quiet landscape shaped by early European settlement and Indigenous history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 32 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.