One Tree crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About One Tree
One Tree is a rural locality situated in the western Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Hay Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2711. Spanning a vast, arid to semi-arid landscape characteristic of the Australian inland, the geography is dominated by flat terrain utilized primarily for broadacre agriculture, particularly sheep grazing and dryland cropping. Due to its remote nature and the large land areas required for farming, the population is extremely sparse, contributing to very low demographic density.
The locality functions as an isolated agricultural community with minimal commercial infrastructure. Day-to-day services, retail, and higher-order community facilities are not located within One Tree itself; instead, residents rely on the nearby regional hub of Hay for education, healthcare, and commercial supplies. Local life is centered around rural property management and community ties connected to the wider Hay Shire district.
Historically, the area was traditional land for Indigenous Australian peoples before pastoral settlement altered the landscape in the 19th century. The locality derives its name from a prominent local landmark—a solitary tree that served as a vital navigational point for early explorers, drovers, and settlers traversing the featureless plain. While few physical heritage structures remain from the early pastoral era, the cultural landscape retains historical significance tied to the expansion of inland New South Wales transport and sheep station development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 22 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.