Dhuragoon crime statistics

About Dhuragoon

Dhuragoon is a rural locality in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, situated within the Murray River Council local government area and holding the postcode 2733. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, low-lying plains associated with the Murray-Darling basin, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape dedicated to broadacre cropping, grazing, and irrigation farming. Due to its expansive rural nature, Dhuragoon has a very low population density and is home to a dispersed community rather than a distinct town center.

The locality functions primarily as an agricultural production zone, with daily life and economic activity centered around farming enterprises. Local residents rely on nearby regional service centers—such as Barham, Wakool, or larger towns across the border in Victoria—for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. Essential infrastructure within Dhuragoon itself is largely limited to local rural roads and grid networks supporting the surrounding agricultural properties.

European settlement in the Dhuragoon area dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases and subsequent closer settlement schemes following the development of regional irrigation infrastructure. The heritage of the locality is deeply tied to the pioneering pastoral history of the Riverina, the traditional custodianship of the Wadi Wadi and surrounding Aboriginal nations, and the ongoing evolution of agricultural practices along the Murray River irrigation system.

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 11252
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections