Gingkin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Gingkin
Gingkin is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Oberon Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2787. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating, elevated bushland and agricultural properties typical of the Great Dividing Range. Due to its remote and expansive setting, Gingkin has a very small population, primarily consisting of rural landholders and agricultural operators engaged in livestock grazing and forestry.
Local life in Gingkin is defined by quiet, country-style living with minimal commercial infrastructure. Residents rely heavily on nearby Oberon or larger regional centers for major retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. The locality is largely defined by its natural environment, offering a secluded rural lifestyle surrounded by state forests and native bushland.
European history in the Gingkin area dates back to the 19th century, driven by early pastoral settlement, timber-getting, and gold prospecting associated with the broader Central West region. Cultural heritage in the locality is subtle, preserved mainly through historic rural landholdings, old stock routes, and the enduring natural landscape that shaped early pioneering access.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 62 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.