Dandaloo crime statistics

About Dandaloo

Dandaloo is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Narromine Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2823. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, arid-to-semi-arid terrain typical of the region's inland plains, primarily supporting broadacre agriculture, dryland cropping, and livestock grazing. Due to its expansive rural nature, Dandaloo has a very low population density, with residents largely dispersed across isolated farming properties rather than clustered in a distinct town center.

Local life in Dandaloo is centered around the agricultural industry, with community connection typically maintained through regional hubs such as Narromine and Trangie. Infrastructure within the locality is minimal, consisting primarily of rural access roads, local stock routes, and properties connected to regional utility services. Residents rely on nearby towns for commercial services, education, healthcare, and emergency services.

Historically, the area was traditional land of the Wiradjuri people before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality developed as part of the broader expansion of pastoral leases and squatting runs along the Macquarie River catchment and surrounding interior plains. While few built structures from the early European era remain standing, the landscape retains a strong connection to the region's pioneering pastoral history.

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 11198
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections