Teridgerie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Teridgerie
Teridgerie is a rural locality situated in the Coonamble Shire of north-western New South Wales, falling within the 2829 postcode. The landscape is characterized by expansive, flat plains typical of the Macquarie Marshes region and the broader Murray-Darling Basin, largely dedicated to broadacre agriculture. As a sparsely populated area, Teridgerie functions primarily as a pastoral and cropping district, with its demographic profile reflecting the low population density common to the remote agricultural communities of the Orana region.
The locality lacks centralized urban amenities, with residents relying on the nearby regional service centers of Coonamble or Gulargambone for commerce, education, and healthcare. Historically, the area was developed to support the region's burgeoning wool and grain industries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Land use remains tied to its heritage of large-scale farming, and the community maintains its identity through its connection to the agricultural history of the Coonamble Shire and the surrounding plains.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 27 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.