Dhulura crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dhulura
Dhulura is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area and bearing the postcode 2650. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains typical of the Murray-Darling basin, supporting a landscape primarily dedicated to dryland agriculture, grazing, and cropping. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across large farming properties, contributing to the low-density demographic profile of the broader Wagga Wagga hinterland.
Local life in Dhulura is centered around primary agricultural production and rural living. The locality does not possess a distinct commercial or retail hub; instead, residents rely on nearby Uranquinty and the regional city of Wagga Wagga for essential services, healthcare, education, and employment. Infrastructure within Dhulura is largely limited to rural access roads and local agricultural utility networks, maintaining a quiet, agrarian lifestyle.
The history of Dhulura is deeply intertwined with the traditional custodianship of the Wiradjuri people, who inhabited the Riverina plains for millennia before European settlement. Following European colonization in the 19th century, the area was progressively surveyed and parcelled into pastoral runs and agricultural holdings. The locality's heritage reflects the broader history of agricultural expansion and rural development in the Riverina, with many historic farming families and structures shaping the landscape over generations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 42 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.