Fargunyah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Fargunyah
Fargunyah is a rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Lockhart Shire local government area and falling under the 2656 postcode. The geography is characterized by flat, expansive plains typical of the South West Slopes and Riverina agricultural zones, primarily dedicated to broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed across a number of farming properties, contributing to a quiet, low-density demographic profile.
As a sparsely populated rural district, Fargunyah has limited local amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as Lockhart, The Rock, and Wagga Wagga for commercial services, healthcare, and educational facilities. Community life is closely tied to the agricultural calendar and centered around regional hubs, sporting clubs, and volunteer organizations operating within the broader Lockhart Shire.
The history of Fargunyah is rooted in post-European settlement pastoralism and the steady expansion of New South Wales' agricultural frontier in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The area's heritage is reflected in its historic farming homesteads, remnant native vegetation, and the enduring influence of early settler families who shaped the region's agricultural landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 22 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.