Mallan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Mallan
Mallan is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and the 2734 postcode. The geography is characterized by flat, arid-to-semi-arid terrain typical of the Murray-Darling basin, dominated by extensive agricultural land uses such as dryland cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its remote nature and reliance on large-scale agriculture, the population is very sparse, consisting primarily of farming families and agricultural workers distributed across large rural landholdings.
Due to its small population and remote setting, Mallan has minimal local infrastructure, commercial amenities, or public services. Residents typically rely on nearby regional service centers—such as Moulamein, Swan Hill, or Deniliquin—for retail, education, healthcare, and community services. The locality is connected by a network of rural roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural commodities to regional markets, but it lacks public transport networks.
The area's history is closely tied to the pastoral expansion of the 19th century, when European settlers established large sheep runs throughout the Riverina. Prior to European settlement, the land was traditional country for Indigenous Australian peoples who managed the riverine and plains environments. Over time, the region transitioned from vast pastoral leases to a mix of pastoralism and regulated agricultural production, shaped by the broader development of irrigation and transport infrastructure in the Murray River region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 45 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.