Ootha crime statistics

About Ootha

Ootha is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Forbes Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2875. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain dedicated primarily to broadacre dryland agriculture and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, demographic data specific to Ootha shows a very small population, with most residents living on expansive farming properties rather than in a concentrated township.

The local lifestyle in Ootha revolves predominantly around primary production, particularly cereal cropping and sheep or cattle farming. Because of its remote setting, the locality has minimal commercial amenities; residents generally travel to larger nearby regional centers such as Condobolin or Forbes for retail, secondary education, healthcare, and specialized services.

Historically, the development of Ootha, like many localities in the region, was tied to the expansion of the Main Western railway line during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which facilitated the transport of agricultural produce to major markets. While the rural landscape retains elements of its early pastoral history, many original infrastructure sites have diminished in scale as agricultural practices modernized and centralized.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 13100
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections