Birganbigil crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Birganbigil
Birganbigil is a rural locality in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, situated within the Edward River local government area and the 2710 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, expansive plains typical of the Murray-Darling basin, supporting an environment primarily dedicated to dryland and irrigated agriculture. Due to its vast rural expanse and small geographic footprint, the locality records a very low population density, with residents largely dispersed across privately owned farming properties.
Local life in Birganbigil is centered around primary agricultural production, predominantly broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Because the locality lacks a dedicated commercial center, residents rely on nearby regional service hubs—such as Deniliquin—for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Infrastructure within the locality is generally limited to rural access roads and utilities servicing the surrounding agricultural enterprises.
The history of Birganbigil is closely tied to the post-colonial pastoral expansion of New South Wales during the 19th century, when the traditional lands of the Indigenous inhabitants were progressively converted into large pastoral leases. The locality's place name reflects this regional heritage, deriving from the Indigenous language of the area. Over generations, the large original pastoral runs were subdivided into family-owned farms, establishing the contemporary agricultural landscape that defines the area today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 59 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.