Maragle crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Maragle
Maragle is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2653 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by rugged terrain, native eucalypt forests, and elevated country associated with the western slopes of the Snowy Mountains region. Due to its remote setting and extensive tracts of bushland, Maragle has a very small, dispersed population primarily engaged in primary industries such as forestry and livestock grazing.
Local life and amenities within Maragle are minimal, reflecting its isolated rural nature. Residents rely on nearby towns such as Tumbarumba for commercial services, healthcare, schooling, and community infrastructure. The local economy and daily activities are closely tied to the surrounding natural environment, including state forests and agricultural lands.
Historically, the region developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries through pastoral settlement, gold prospecting, and the establishment of the timber industry. The area has experienced significant environmental events in its history, notably the 2019–2020 bushfires, which heavily impacted the local landscape, native ecology, and forestry operations that form the backbone of the region's heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 84 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.