Kyalite crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Kyalite
Kyalite is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southwestern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2715. Positioned near the Edward River, the surrounding geography is characterized by flat, arid-to-semi-arid plains heavily reliant on the Murray-Darling basin river systems for agricultural irrigation. The population is sparse, typical of remote agricultural districts in the region, with residents primarily engaged in primary production industries such as sheep grazing, cropping, and horticulture.
Due to its remote and small-scale nature, Kyalite has limited local infrastructure and relies heavily on nearby larger service towns, such as Balranald and Swan Hill, for advanced commercial, medical, and educational needs. The locality features a local primary school and community gathering spaces that serve the surrounding farming families. Recreational life in the area is largely centered around the natural environment, with the nearby waterways offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and appreciating the native riverine flora and fauna of the Murray-Darling basin.
The history of Kyalite is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the region's Indigenous peoples, followed by European pastoral settlement in the 19th century. The name "Kyalite" is derived from an Aboriginal word, reflecting the area's rich cultural heritage. Over the decades, the locality evolved from expansive pastoral runs into a more defined agricultural community, shaped by the development of regional irrigation networks that transformed portions of the dry landscape into productive farming land.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 87 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.