Buronga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
134 recorded in this period, compared with 146 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Buronga
Buronga is a locality in the Sunraysia region of south-western New South Wales, situated within the Wentworth Shire local government area with the postcode 2739. Located on the eastern bank of the Murray River, it sits directly opposite the Victorian regional city of Mildura, to which it is connected via the Chaffey Bridge on the Sturt Highway. According to the 2021 Australian census, Buronga and its immediate surrounds recorded a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The geography is characterized by an arid to semi-arid climate, flat terrain, and extensive horticultural land featuring vineyards, citrus orchards, and stone fruit properties supported by irrigation from the Murray River.
Local life in Buronga is closely integrated with neighboring Mildura, with many residents commuting across the state border for employment, education, and advanced services. The township itself features essential community amenities, including local retail shops, a primary school, recreational reserves, and accommodation options tailored to tourists and agricultural workers. The economy is heavily anchored by agriculture, particularly intensive horticulture and associated processing and transport industries, alongside river-based tourism.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditional land for the Barkindji and other Aboriginal language groups, who utilized the rich riverine environment and surrounding mallee lands. European exploration of the region began in the mid-19th century, led by explorers such as Charles Sturt. The establishment and growth of Buronga were driven by the development of paddle-steamer trade along the Murray-Darling river system and, later, the implementation of large-scale irrigation schemes in the early 20th century that transformed the arid landscape into a productive agricultural hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 14 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 12 | 13 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Other theft | 6 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 5 | 5 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 15 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 6 |
| Other drug offences | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 5 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,252 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.