Daroobalgie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Daroobalgie
Daroobalgie is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, lying within the Forbes Shire local government area and the 2870 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains associated with the Lachlan River catchment, supporting a landscape primarily dedicated to dryland and irrigated agriculture, including cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, its demographic profile is typical of the agricultural Lachlan Valley, consisting of small farming communities and landholders spread across large landholdings.
Local life and amenities in Daroobalgie are closely tied to the nearby regional service centres of Forbes and Parkes, which provide residents with commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities. While Daroobalgie itself operates largely as an agricultural district without a major commercial hub, it functions as a working rural landscape. Infrastructure within the locality primarily supports primary production, transport, and logistics connected to the surrounding agricultural economy.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century following European settlement and the expansion of agriculture and pastoralism in the Central West of New South Wales. The naming of the locality reflects the region's Indigenous heritage, typical of geographic nomenclature in the Forbes Shire. Over the decades, Daroobalgie’s history has been defined by the evolution of Australian farming practices, the establishment of regional rail and road networks, and the enduring resilience of its rural community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 3 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 88 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.