Gostwyck 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 Gostwyck
Gostwyck is a rural locality in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Uralla Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2358. Spanning an undulating landscape characterized by elevated basalt plains, the area experiences a cool temperate climate typical of the region, supporting agricultural enterprises focused primarily on wool production and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across large pastoral landholdings, contributing to the broader demographic profile of the Uralla hinterland.
Local life in Gostwyck is centered around agricultural pursuits and community connections tied closely to nearby Uralla and Armidale. Amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, relying on neighboring towns for commercial services, education, and healthcare. The area is notable for the Gostwyck Chapel, a privately owned Anglican church built in 1921 by the Dangar family, which is renowned for its striking Gothic Revival architecture and walls completely covered in Virginia creeper. This landmark serves as a regional tourist attraction, particularly in autumn when the foliage turns vibrant shades of red and gold.
The history of Gostwyck is deeply intertwined with European settlement and pastoral expansion in nineteenth-century New South Wales. Established as one of the earliest pastoral runs in the New England district, the Gostwyck station was pioneered by the Dangar family, who played a significant role in the economic development of the region through extensive Merino sheep farming. Several historic farm buildings and structures from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries remain on the property, reflecting the architectural and agricultural heritage of early Australian pastoralism.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 17 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.