Macquarie Marshes crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Macquarie Marshes
The Macquarie Marshes is a vast, semi-arid wetland system located in north-central New South Wales, primarily within the Coonamble Shire local government area (postcode 2831). Spanning thousands of hectares of floodplain fed by the Macquarie River, the region is characterized by an extensive network of meandering channels, lagoons, and reed beds. Due to the remote and environmentally sensitive nature of the wetlands, the local population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of landholders and station workers engaged in extensive agriculture and conservation management.
Local life and amenities within the Macquarie Marshes are minimal, reflecting the area's remote geography and protected status. There are no major commercial centres or permanent civic infrastructure within the wetland area itself; residents rely on nearby regional towns such as Coonamble and Warren for essential services, health care, and schooling. Economic activity is largely restricted to sustainable cattle grazing and land management, alongside scientific research and environmental monitoring conducted in conjunction with state and federal agencies.
The region holds significant historical and ecological importance, traditionally serving as a vital ecosystem for Indigenous Australians of the Wayilwan and Ngiyampaa nations, who maintained a deep cultural and economic connection to the wetlands. European exploration of the area dates back to the early 19th century, notably John Oxley's expedition in 1818. Recognized globally for its environmental value, a major portion of the wetlands is designated as a Ramsar site of international importance, celebrated for supporting vast breeding colonies of colonial waterbirds and diverse native flora and fauna.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.