Grong Grong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
13 recorded in this period, compared with 17 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Grong Grong
Grong Grong is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Narrandera Shire local government area and the 2652 postcode. Located approximately 45 kilometres west of Junee and 30 kilometres east of Narrandera, the surrounding geography is characterized by flat, fertile plains primarily dedicated to dryland cropping and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, Grong Grong and its surrounding catchment recorded a small population, reflecting the broader demographic trend of centralized populations in larger regional hubs.
Local life in Grong Grong centers around a tight-knit rural community supported by essential agricultural services. The locality features a local hotel, a community hall, and sporting facilities that serve as focal points for social gatherings and events. Primary and secondary education, as well as broader commercial, medical, and administrative services, are accessed in nearby Narrandera or larger regional centers such as Wagga Wagga. The Newell Highway passes nearby, connecting the locality to the wider transport network of southern New South Wales.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoral leases in the Riverina. The establishment of the Main Southern railway line in the late 1880s catalyzed the formal layout and growth of the Grong Grong township, facilitating the transport of local agricultural produce, particularly wheat and wool, to broader markets. Several historical buildings and structures from the early 20th-century boom remain within the locality, reflecting its origins as a traditional rural service village.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 287 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.