Mingoola crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mingoola
Mingoola is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Tenterfield Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 4380. Geographically positioned near the border with Queensland, the area is defined by undulating agricultural land and proximity to the Dumaresq River. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and primarily dispersed across pastoral properties, contributing to a quiet, low-density demographic profile typical of remote border regions.
Local life in Mingoola centres heavily around primary industry, predominantly extensive beef cattle grazing, sheep farming, and broadacre agriculture. Amenities within the locality itself are extremely limited, with residents typically relying on nearby regional service hubs—such as Tenterfield in New South Wales or Texas just across the border in Queensland—for commercial, educational, and healthcare needs.
The area has a rich history tied to early European settlement, pastoral expansion, and the development of cross-border transport routes during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Historical infrastructure, including former pastoral holdings and old coaching routes, reflects the region's pioneering past. Today, Mingoola remains a tight-knit rural community preserving its historical agricultural identity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7 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.