Collerina 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 Collerina
Collerina is a remote rural locality situated in northwestern New South Wales, within the Brewarrina Shire local government area and the 2839 postcode. The geography is characterized by expansive, flat arid and semi-arid plains typical of the region, interspersed with native scrubland and pastoral properties. Due to its remote nature and reliance on large-scale grazing and agriculture, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of individuals and families engaged in rural industry.
Due to its isolation, Collerina has no commercial amenities, retail centers, or concentrated town services. Residents rely on neighboring regional hubs, such as Brewarrina or Goodooga, for healthcare, schooling, and commerce. The area's infrastructure is limited to arterial and local unsealed roads that support pastoral transport and freight. Social and community life is intrinsically tied to the agricultural calendar and localized rural networks.
The history of Collerina is rooted in traditional Indigenous custodianship of the region, followed by European settlement in the 19th century as pastoralists established vast sheep and cattle stations. The economy and land use have remained historically focused on extensive pastoralism, adapting to the climatic extremes, periodic droughts, and flood events characteristic of the Murray-Darling basin catchment area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10 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.