Erigolia crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Erigolia
Erigolia is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Carrathool Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2669. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, arid to semi-arid terrain typical of the western Riverina, supporting predominantly broadacre agriculture, dryland cropping, and pastoral activities. Due to its expansive rural nature and low population density, demographic data for Erigolia is largely amalgamated with the broader Carrathool Shire, reflecting a sparse permanent population dispersed across large pastoral holdings and farming properties.
Local life in Erigolia is centered around primary agricultural production, with residents relying on neighboring towns for commercial, educational, and municipal services. The locality lacks significant urban infrastructure, commercial hubs, or distinct public amenities, functioning primarily as a farming community. Transport connectivity is maintained via a network of regional roads linking local properties to major freight routes and nearby service centers within the Riverina and Murrumbidgee irrigation regions.
The history of Erigolia is closely tied to the pastoral expansion of New South Wales and the subsequent subdivision of large landholdings for closer settlement and soldier settlement schemes during the 19th and 20th centuries. The locality's heritage is defined by the adaptation of European settlers to the challenging semi-arid environment, traditional agricultural practices, and the rich cultural history of the traditional Indigenous custodians of the region. Few historical structures remain intact, with the landscape itself serving as the primary record of its rural developmental history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 29 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.