Binya crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Binya
Binya is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Carrathool Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2665. Located north of Griffith, the surrounding landscape is characterized by flat, fertile plains utilized primarily for broadacre agriculture, dryland cropping, and pastoral activities. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small, consisting primarily of farming families and residents engaged in the local agricultural sector.
The locality functions as a tight-knit rural community, relying on nearby larger regional centers such as Griffith and Barellan for advanced commercial, educational, and medical services. Local infrastructure within Binya is modest, typically centered around community-focused spaces and agricultural facilities that support the surrounding farming enterprises. The local economy is inextricably linked to regional grain production, livestock, and seasonal agricultural output.
European settlement in the area dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by pastoral expansion and subsequent closer settlement schemes that subdivided large pastoral holdings into smaller family farms. The name Binya is derived from an Aboriginal word, reflecting the region's Indigenous history. While few historical commercial structures remain, the locality retains a traditional Riverina rural character shaped by generations of dryland farming and community resilience.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 122 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.