Wanaaring crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 32 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wanaaring
Wanaaring is a remote locality situated in the Unincorporated Far West region of New South Wales, approximately 950 kilometres northwest of Sydney. Positioned along the Paroo River, the area is defined by its arid landscape and vast grazing properties, characteristic of the Channel Country. Demographically, the locality maintains a very small, dispersed population, primarily consisting of pastoralists and workers associated with the local agricultural and regional service industries.
The settlement serves as a functional service hub for the surrounding pastoral stations, offering basic amenities including a general store, a hotel, and fuel facilities. It acts as a vital stopover for travellers navigating the unsealed roads of the outback, particularly those traversing the route between Bourke and Tibooburra. Wanaaring’s infrastructure reflects its isolated setting, relying on self-sufficiency and local community cooperation to sustain its limited public services.
Historically, the region was inhabited by the Barkindji and other Aboriginal groups who maintained strong connections to the Paroo River catchment. Following European exploration in the 19th century, the locality developed as a transit point for the burgeoning wool industry. While the village remains modest in size, it retains historical significance as a representative of the resilience of inland Australian pioneer settlements that supported the expansion of pastoralism into the arid interior of the continent.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 8 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 81 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.