Mallee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Mallee
The locality of Mallee is situated in the far south-west of New South Wales within the Wentworth Shire local government area (postcode 2738). Geographically, the area is defined by its semi-arid climate, flat terrain, and native mallee scrubland, forming part of the broader Murray-Darling basin region. Due to its expansive agricultural footprint and low population density, the demographic profile is characterised by a small, dispersed rural population with a strong connection to primary industries, particularly dryland farming and livestock grazing.
Local life in Mallee is centered around rural property management and community-based activities typical of remote Australian farming districts. Amenities within the immediate locality are extremely limited, with residents relying on nearby regional service hubs such as Wentworth and Mildura (across the Victorian border) for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and government services. Infrastructure is primarily functional, consisting of local arterial roads and telecommunications links that connect isolated homesteads to the wider region.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by Indigenous Australian language groups before European pastoralists moved into the region in the 19th century. The landscape's challenging aridity initially limited intense settlement until pastoral leases were established for sheep grazing. Over time, infrastructure developments, including the expansion of transport routes and bore water access, shaped the locality's current agricultural identity, preserving much of its historical reliance on resilient outback enterprise.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8 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.