Kamarah 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 Kamarah
Kamarah is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Narrandera Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2665. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, arid-to-semi-arid terrain dominated by broadacre agricultural land, primarily dedicated to cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, Kamarah has a very small, dispersed population, sharing demographic and economic ties with nearby agricultural service towns in the Riverina district.
Local life in Kamarah revolves around the surrounding agricultural community, with residents relying on nearby regional centres such as Narrandera and Ardlethan for major commercial services, education, and healthcare. Infrastructure within the locality itself is minimal, typically consisting of rural residences, local roads, and grain-handling facilities that support the seasonal harvest.
The history of Kamarah is closely tied to the expansion of the New South Wales railway and the development of the wheat-belt in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Like many small Riverina sidings, the locality was established to facilitate the transport of agricultural produce to larger markets. While many of its original settlement structures have diminished over time, the area retains its historical identity as a traditional rural farming community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 83 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.