Dinoga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dinoga
Dinoga is a rural locality situated in the Gwydir Shire local government area of northern New South Wales, within the 2404 postcode region. The geography is characterized by expansive, flat to gently undulating plains dominated by agricultural land use, primarily broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote and purely rural nature, the locality has a sparse population and lacks a distinct urban centre, with residents generally dispersed across large pastoral holdings.
Local life and amenities within Dinoga are minimal, with the area relying on nearby regional service centres—such as Moree or Warialda—for retail, healthcare, secondary education, and commercial services. Infrastructure within the locality is largely restricted to rural access roads and local utilities servicing agricultural properties. The community's social and economic activity is closely tied to seasonal farming cycles and the broader Gwydir Shire economy.
Historically, the region developed following European settlement in the 19th century, which displaced the traditional Aboriginal custodians, the Gamilaroi people, who had managed the land for millennia. The area's history is deeply rooted in pastoral expansion and the establishment of large agricultural estates. While Dinoga contains few prominent historic town structures, its heritage is preserved through its long-standing farming families and the enduring cultural landscape of the north-west slopes and plains of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 51 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.