Wingadee crime statistics

About Wingadee

Wingadee is a rural locality situated within the Coonamble Shire in north-western New South Wales, falling under the postcode 2829. The region is characterized by flat, semi-arid plains typical of the central western slopes and plains, primarily supporting large-scale pastoral and broadacre agricultural activities. Due to its remote and expansive nature, the area is sparsely populated, with demographics centered around long-standing farming families and agricultural employees who contribute to the local primary production economy.

The locality functions as an agricultural hinterland, with most essential services, schooling, and commercial amenities located in the nearby township of Coonamble. Infrastructure in Wingadee is largely limited to regional roads that facilitate the transport of livestock and grain. Historically, the area is significant for its early pastoral development; the name is derived from the "Wingadee" station, a major sheep and cattle property established in the mid-19th century. This station played a notable role in the district’s settlement, reflecting the era of expansive land grants that defined the colonial development of the Castlereagh River region.

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 14347
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections