Gragin crime statistics

About Gragin

Gragin is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Inverell Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2403. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural lands, native bushland, and watercourses that feed into the Gwydir River catchment. Due to its expansive rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of farming families and landholders engaged in primary production.

Local life in Gragin revolves around agriculture, predominantly broadacre cropping, beef cattle, and sheep grazing. Because of its sparse population, the locality lacks commercial shopping centres or public services, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Inverell and Warialda for education, healthcare, retail, and community infrastructure. The area is connected by a network of rural roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural commodities.

The history of Gragin is deeply rooted in the traditional custodianship of the region's Aboriginal peoples, followed by European settlement in the 19th century as pastoralists established large runs. The name Gragin is historically associated with the early pastoral leasehold era and local land grants. While few built heritage structures remain preserved for public tourism, the cultural landscape reflects generations of agricultural use and European exploration of the North West Slopes.

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 11740
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections