Boeill Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Boeill Creek
Boeill Creek is a rural locality situated in the far southwest of New South Wales, within the Wentworth Shire local government area (postcode 2739). Geographically, the area is characterised by an arid to semi-arid landscape associated with the Murray-Darling basin floodplains and the lower reaches of the Murray River system. Due to its remote setting, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily residing on large rural landholdings rather than concentrated residential settlements.
Economic and social life in Boeill Creek is centered around primary industry, predominantly extensive agriculture such as sheep and cattle grazing, alongside irrigated horticulture where water access permits. Because the locality lacks its own dedicated commercial hubs, residents rely on nearby regional service centres—such as Wentworth and Mildura (across the Victorian border)—for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Infrastructure within the locality is minimal, consisting mainly of local rural roads serving the surrounding farming properties.
The history of Boeill Creek is tied to the traditional custodianship of the region's Aboriginal peoples, followed by European pastoral expansion in the 19th century. European settlement was shaped by the establishment of large pastoral leases and the vital transport routes provided by the nearby Murray River. The area retains a quiet rural character reflective of the broader Sunraysia and Lower Darling historical agricultural regions.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 89 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.