Gwabegar crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gwabegar
Gwabegar is a small rural locality situated in northwestern New South Wales, within the Narrabri Shire local government area (postcode 2356). Spanning a sparsely populated semi-arid and woodland environment, the settlement is defined by its remote bushland setting. In the 2021 census, Gwabegar and its surrounding areas recorded a very small population, reflecting a tight-knit rural community where agriculture, forestry, and related regional services form the backbone of the local economy.
Local life in Gwabegar is quiet and self-reliant, characterized by its isolation from major urban centers. Amenities within the locality are minimal, with residents generally relying on nearby larger towns such as Pilliga or Baradine, and the regional hub of Narrabri, for comprehensive retail, healthcare, and administrative services. The natural landscape provides a distinct local identity, deeply connected to the surrounding Pilliga State Forest and the broader environmental features of the Murray-Darling basin.
Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven largely by the timber industry and the expansion of the regional railway network. Gwabegar served as a terminus for the Gwabegar railway line, which historically facilitated the transport of timber and agricultural produce from the region. While many of the original industries have contracted over the decades, the locality retains a quiet historical footprint tied to the pioneering forestry and pastoral eras of inland New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 124 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.