Goonoo Goonoo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Goonoo Goonoo
Goonoo Goonoo is a rural locality situated in the New England region of New South Wales, within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2340. Located south of the regional city of Tamworth, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes, pastoral properties, and the meandering Goonoo Goonoo Creek. Due to its rural nature, the population is relatively small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in local agriculture and related rural industries.
Local life in Goonoo Goonoo is centered around rural community activities, pastoralism, and tourism. The locality is perhaps best known for the Goonoo Goonoo Station, a historic pastoral property that has been redeveloped into a boutique tourism, dining, and accommodation hub, attracting visitors from Tamworth and further afield. While day-to-day commercial and civic amenities are limited within the locality itself, residents rely heavily on nearby Tamworth for comprehensive retail, educational, healthcare, and transport services.
The history of the area is deeply rooted in early European pastoral settlement and the Australian agricultural industry. The name "Goonoo Goonoo" is derived from the local Aboriginal language, believed to mean "plenty of water" or "running water." In the 19th century, the locality became part of the vast estate managed by the Australian Agricultural Company (AA Company), which played a significant role in the economic development and wool production of the region. Several heritage-listed structures, particularly around the historic station precinct, remain preserved as physical testaments to this colonial pastoral history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 42 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.