Gowan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gowan
Gowan is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Bathurst Regional Council local government area and the 2795 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, cleared pastures, and remnant native bushland typical of the region's tablelands topography. Demographically, Gowan has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary production, reflecting the broader settlement pattern of rural localities surrounding the regional hub of Bathurst.
Local life in Gowan is centred around agriculture, predominantly sheep grazing, cattle farming, and broadacre cropping. Due to its sparse population and rural setting, the locality has virtually no commercial amenities, retail outlets, or public facilities. Residents rely on nearby Bathurst for major services, including secondary education, healthcare, professional services, and retail shopping. The area is accessed via a network of secondary rural roads connecting local properties to the Bathurst urban area and surrounding districts.
Historically, the area was developed following European expansion into the Bathurst plains and surrounding country during the 19th century. Land use has traditionally been tied to pastoralism and agriculture, shaping the rural character and large landholdings that persist today. While Gowan lacks distinct major historical townships or preserved heritage complexes within its immediate boundaries, its landscape retains the historic rural infrastructure associated with early New South Wales land grants, pastoral runs, and regional transport routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 6 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 38 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.