Collendina crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
10 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Collendina
Collendina is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Federation Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2646. Geographically positioned near the Murray River system, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains primarily utilized for agricultural production, including cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, its demographic profile largely consists of families and older residents engaged in primary industry, with most population centers and services located in nearby larger towns.
Local life in Collendina centers on its agricultural community and rural lifestyle, with residents relying on neighboring regional hubs for major commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Infrastructure within the locality is limited primarily to rural roads and properties connected to regional utility networks. Recreational activities in the surrounding area are typically community-driven, drawing on natural assets associated with the Murray River and local sports and social clubs in the wider Federation Council district.
Historically, the area developed as part of the broader expansion of European settlement in the Riverina during the 19th century, driven by pastoralism and the establishment of agricultural holdings. The traditional custodians of the land are Indigenous Australian language groups of the Riverina region. Over time, the locality has evolved from early large-scale pastoral leases into a contemporary agricultural landscape while retaining its rural character and ties to the history of regional New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 109 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.