Piallaway crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Piallaway
Piallaway is a rural locality situated in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Gunnedah Shire local government area and the 2342 postcode. The landscape is characterized by undulating plains and fertile agricultural land, which supports a sparse population primarily engaged in broad-acre cropping and livestock grazing. As a small, unincorporated community, Piallaway functions as a quiet residential and farming district with a demographic profile typical of the region’s agricultural interior.
Local life in Piallaway is defined by its proximity to the regional hub of Gunnedah, where residents access essential services, schools, and commercial facilities. The locality itself retains a traditional rural character, with infrastructure largely limited to local road networks and private farming estates. Historically, the area was settled during the 19th century as European pastoral expansion moved inland, leading to the establishment of large-scale landholdings. While few formal heritage structures remain in the public sphere, the locality reflects the region’s long-standing connection to the agricultural industry and the colonial development of the Liverpool Plains.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 128 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.