Kangaroobie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kangaroobie
Kangaroobie is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Council local government area and the 2800 postcode district. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the broader tablelands region, supporting a sparse population engaged primarily in primary production.
Due to its small population and remote rural setting, Kangaroobie does not possess significant commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Orange for retail, health, and professional services. The local lifestyle is centered around broadacre farming, grazing, and rural residential living, with transport access provided via local rural road networks connected to major regional highways.
The area derives its name from "Kangaroobie," a historical pastoral property in the district. European settlement in the wider Cabonne region dates back to the 19th century, initially driven by pastoralism before expanding into mixed farming, shaping the rural heritage and land-use patterns that persist to the present day.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 60 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.