Gilgooma crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gilgooma
Gilgooma is a rural locality in the Orana region of New South Wales, situated within the Coonamble Shire local government area and encompassed by the 2829 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, expansive plains typical of the state's central-north western wheat belt and grazing country. Due to its remote setting and large agricultural landholdings, Gilgooma has a sparse population, with most residents living on privately owned pastoral and cropping properties rather than in a concentrated township.
Local life in Gilgooma is primarily centred around primary industry, focusing on broadacre cropping, sheep farming, and beef cattle production. Because it functions as a decentralized agricultural community, the locality lacks commercial amenities such as retail shops or schools. Residents rely on nearby service hubs like Coonamble and Gulargambone for commerce, education, health services, and social infrastructure.
European history in the Gilgooma area dates back to the 19th century, following the opening up of the Macquarie and Castlereagh river catchments for pastoral settlement. The region’s heritage is closely tied to the pastoral expansion of New South Wales, featuring historic grazing runs and rural infrastructure that reflect the challenges and endurance of early inland settlement. Local place names and land titles frequently retain connections to these early colonial land grants and traditional Aboriginal heritage associated with the Weilwan nation.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 44 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.