Woolooma crime statistics

About Woolooma

Woolooma is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter Shire of New South Wales, within the 2337 postcode area. The region is characterized by undulating pastoral landscapes, river valleys, and a sparsely populated terrain typical of the northern reaches of the Hunter Region. Due to its rugged topography and distance from major urban centers, the area maintains a low population density, with demographics primarily centered around agricultural landholders and those engaged in primary industry.

The local lifestyle is defined by its agricultural focus, with the economy largely supported by grazing, livestock management, and broad-acre farming. Given its remote nature, the locality lacks concentrated retail or municipal amenities, with residents typically traveling to larger neighboring townships such as Scone for essential services, education, and healthcare. The area is served by local road networks that connect the dispersed properties to the broader Hunter Valley infrastructure.

Historically, Woolooma and the surrounding Upper Hunter region were developed following European colonial expansion in the 19th century, which displaced the original Aboriginal inhabitants who had long managed the land. The area became part of the early pastoral settlement period, with the establishment of large land grants and sheep and cattle stations. Today, the locality retains a heritage defined by its colonial-era farming history, with much of the cultural landscape preserved through longstanding agricultural practices and historic homesteads scattered across the district.

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 14427
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections