Goorianawa 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 Goorianawa
Goorianawa is a rural locality situated in the central-north region of New South Wales, within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2396. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land typical of the North West Slopes region. Demographically, Goorianawa supports a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, reflecting the broader demographic trends of low-density settlement in the surrounding agricultural district.
Local life and the regional economy are centered around broadacre agriculture, predominantly dryland cropping such as wheat and barley, alongside livestock grazing. Due to its remote and rural nature, the locality has limited local commercial amenities. Residents rely on nearby regional service centers—such as Coonabarabran, Baradine, or Gulargambone—for higher-order retail, education, health services, and community infrastructure.
The history of Goorianawa is closely tied to the expansion of European pastoral settlement in the 19th century, which displaced the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the land, the Gamilaroi people. The area developed as a pastoral frontier before transitioning into established farming holdings and pastoral leases. The cultural heritage of the locality is preserved through its historic rural properties, pastoral landscapes, and the enduring connection of Indigenous peoples to the wider region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20 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.