Garah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Garah
Garah is a small rural locality situated in north-western New South Wales, within the Moree Plains Shire local government area, carrying the postcode 2405. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, expansive agricultural plains typical of the region. The local population is small and predominantly dispersed across surrounding pastoral and cropping properties, reflecting the area's strong economic reliance on broadacre farming, particularly grain production and livestock grazing.
Due to its small population size, local amenities within Garah itself are limited, consisting primarily of community-focused infrastructure that supports the surrounding agricultural workforce. Residents generally rely on the nearby regional hub of Moree for extensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Transport connectivity is provided through local road networks linking the locality to major regional transport routes.
The history of Garah is closely tied to the pastoral expansion of New South Wales during the 19th century and the subsequent development of the Moree Plains district. The locality’s development was spurred by the establishment of large pastoral runs and, later, the expansion of the rail network which facilitated the transport of regional agricultural commodities to wider markets.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 291 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.