Mallanganee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
16 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mallanganee
Mallanganee is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2469 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by elevated, undulating terrain typical of the Great Dividing Range hinterland, featuring a mix of native bushland, timbered ridges, and cleared agricultural grazing land. Demographically, Mallanganee supports a small, dispersed population typical of remote rural settlements, with most residents engaged in primary production, land management, and regional trades.
Local life and amenities in Mallanganee are modest, centering primarily around the small village hub which provides basic community services. Residents rely on nearby regional centres such as Casino and Kyogle for comprehensive retail, health, education, and professional services. The local landscape offers recreational opportunities associated with the nearby Richmond Range National Park, which attracts visitors for bushwalking, birdwatching, and four-wheel driving.
Historically, the area developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven largely by the timber-felling industry and subsequent agricultural clearing. The village grew to support the surrounding forestry and dairy farming operations, though many of the original commercial structures have since declined. Today, Mallanganee retains its historic rural character, serving as a quiet residential and farming community connected by the Bruxner Highway.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 137 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.