Tooloon 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 Tooloon
Tooloon is a rural locality situated within the Coonamble Shire in north-western New South Wales, falling under the 2829 postcode. The area is characterized by vast, flat plains typical of the central western region, primarily utilized for large-scale agricultural production, including cereal cropping and sheep grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, it lacks a concentrated township, and its demographic profile is defined by a low-density population dispersed across expansive private landholdings.
Local life in Tooloon is centered on the agricultural industry, with residents relying on the nearby regional hub of Coonamble for essential services, education, and retail needs. Infrastructure is largely limited to unsealed and secondary road networks connecting farmsteads to regional transport routes. While the area does not contain significant public amenities or commercial centers, it functions as a critical component of the local primary production landscape, maintaining deep ties to the regional economy of the Coonamble Local Government Area.
The heritage of the Tooloon region is rooted in the early European pastoral expansion of the 19th century, which saw the establishment of large stations that shaped the district's land-use patterns. Prior to and throughout this development, the land held deep significance for the local Aboriginal peoples, specifically the Wailwan and Gamilaroi nations, who have maintained a long-standing connection to the region. Today, the locality remains an area of quiet rural continuity, preserving the historical character of the pastoral frontier while adapting to modern agricultural requirements.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 34 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.