Ghoolendaadi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ghoolendaadi
Ghoolendaadi is a rural locality in the North West slopes region of New South Wales, situated within the Gunnedah Shire local government area (postcode 2380). Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains dominated by extensive agricultural land use, primarily dryland and irrigated cropping as well as livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents typically residing on large landholdings and working within the local agricultural sector.
As a remote agricultural community, Ghoolendaadi has minimal local commercial amenities or public infrastructure. Residents rely primarily on nearby regional hubs such as Gunnedah and Boggabri for retail services, healthcare, education, and transport connections. The locality is connected via a network of secondary rural roads that link agricultural properties to major regional transport corridors.
The history of Ghoolendaadi is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the region's Aboriginal peoples, followed by European settlement in the 19th century driven by the expansion of the pastoral and agricultural industries. The area developed primarily around large land grants and pastoral runs, which were later subdivided into family-owned farms. While few historic structures remain preserved as formal heritage sites, the cultural landscape reflects generations of pastoral and cropping activity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 85 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.