Noona crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Noona
Noona is a remote rural locality situated in western New South Wales within the Cobar Shire local government area, carrying the postcode 2835. Geographically, the area is characterised by arid to semi-arid outback landscapes, featuring expansive plains, native shrublands, and a sparse population typical of the region. Due to its remote setting, demographic data for Noona reflects a very low resident count, with the local economy and land use primarily driven by extensive pastoral activities such as sheep and cattle grazing.
Due to its minimal population, Noona lacks commercial amenities, retail centres, or dedicated public infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby regional hubs, such as Cobar or Ivanhoe, for essential services, healthcare, schooling, and retail trade. The locality is connected via regional outback unsealed and secondary roads that link local pastoral properties to broader transport corridors.
Historically, Noona developed as part of the broader expansion of pastoralism into western New South Wales during the 19th century. The region's history is closely tied to the establishment of large pastoral leases and the challenges of settlement in an arid environment. While it has not grown into a formal townsite, the name persists as a geographical and cadastral identifier within the Cobar Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 21 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.