Corrong crime statistics

About Corrong

Corrong is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southwestern New South Wales, within the Balranald Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2711. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, arid to semi-arid terrain typical of the western plains, supporting sparse native vegetation, extensive pastoral leases, and dryland agriculture. Due to its remote setting and vast landholdings, Corrong has a very low population density, with residents largely dispersed across isolated farming and grazing properties.

Local life in Corrong is centered around primary production, predominantly broadacre cropping and sheep and cattle grazing. The locality operates independently of direct urban amenities, relying on nearby service centers such as Balranald and Euston for retail, healthcare, education, and government services. Transport links are maintained via regional road networks that connect the agricultural properties to larger transit routes traversing the Balranald local government area.

Historically, the region developed alongside the expansion of European pastoral settlement in New South Wales during the 19th century, when vast tracts of land were claimed for sheep runs. The area holds historical significance connected to the traditional custodianship of the indigenous peoples of the Riverina, as well as the establishment of early pastoral infrastructure that shaped the economic foundation of the Balranald Shire.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 11083
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections