Barooga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
89 recorded in this period, compared with 67 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barooga
Barooga is a rural town located in the Southern Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Berrigan Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 3644. Situated immediately north of the Murray River, the town lies opposite the Victorian town of Cobram, with which it is closely linked economically and socially. At the 2021 census, Barooga recorded a population of approximately 1,850 residents. The surrounding landscape is characterized by flat, fertile plains utilized extensively for agriculture, horticulture, and viticulture, supported by the region's irrigation infrastructure.
The local economy is heavily driven by agriculture, tourism, and retirement living, capitalising on the Murray River environment and a temperate climate. Barooga is widely recognized for its recreational amenities, most notably the Cobram Barooga Golf Club, which features two championship courses and attracts visitors from across Australia. The town provides essential services, including local retail outlets, accommodation providers, and sporting facilities, while relying on neighboring Cobram for broader health, educational, and commercial services.
European settlement in the area began in the mid-19th century as pastoral leases were established along the Murray River. The name "Barooga" is derived from an Aboriginal word believed to mean "big tree" or "place of many trees." The town developed as a vital river crossing and a service hub for the expanding agricultural and timber industries of the Riverina. Today, Barooga maintains its character as a tranquil rural and recreational community while preserving its historical ties to the Murray River trade routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 14 | 10 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Offensive conduct | 4 | 2 |
| Other offences | 4 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 3 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 5 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,888 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.