Koraleigh crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Koraleigh
Koraleigh is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and holding the postcode 2735. Positioned near the Murray River, the landscape is predominantly flat and characterized by an extensive network of irrigation channels that support intensive agriculture, particularly horticulture, viticulture, and dairy farming. The population is small, reflecting the typical demographic profile of a remote farming community with a dispersed rural settlement pattern.
Local life in Koraleigh is centered around primary agricultural industries and the surrounding natural environment. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited, with residents typically relying on nearby regional service centers such as Barham in New South Wales or Koondrook across the Victorian border for advanced retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. Community life is closely tied to local sporting and social groups that serve the broader district.
The area's history is closely linked to the broader irrigation development of the Murray River basin during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Settlement expanded following the introduction of regulated water supply schemes, which transformed the arid scrubland into productive farming land. The heritage of Koraleigh is preserved through its enduring agricultural traditions and historical farming properties that mark the development of the region's irrigation infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 291 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.