Gouldsville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Gouldsville
Gouldsville is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Singleton Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2330. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the broader Hunter Valley. Due to its small geographic footprint and population, demographic data for Gouldsville is largely integrated with the broader Singleton statistical area, reflecting a quiet, community-focused rural environment with a low population density.
Local life in Gouldsville is closely tied to the agricultural and rural character of the Hunter Valley, with residents relying primarily on nearby Singleton for major commercial, retail, educational, and healthcare services. Amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, typical of small rural communities in the region. The area's economy and lifestyle are influenced by surrounding agricultural pursuits, grazing, and proximity to the region's prominent mining and energy industries.
Historically, the development of Gouldsville mirrors that of the wider Singleton district, progressing from early European exploration and land grants in the 19th century to agricultural expansion. The region holds historical significance related to traditional Aboriginal custodianship by the Wonnarua people, as well as subsequent European pastoral settlement. While the locality retains few distinct commercial historical sites of its own, it remains part of a historically rich landscape shaped by early transport routes, farming, and the growth of the Hunter coalfields.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 24 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.