Marengo crime statistics

About Marengo

Marengo is a rural locality situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area in Northern New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2453. The area is characterized by undulating topography, native bushland, and agricultural acreage typical of the Northern Rivers and Clarence River hinterland. Due to its rural classification, Marengo maintains a very low population density, with residents predominantly residing on dispersed rural properties and working in local agriculture, forestry, or nearby regional service centres.

Local life in Marengo is quiet and self-reliant, revolving around primary production and rural living. The locality lacks significant commercial hubs, meaning residents rely on nearby towns within the Clarence Valley—such as Grafton—for major retail, secondary education, professional healthcare, and civic amenities. Community interactions in Marengo are largely informal, supported by local rural networks and proximity to natural recreational spaces within the wider Clarence Valley region.

Like much of the Clarence Valley, the history of Marengo is rooted in the traditional custodianship of the Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr Aboriginal peoples, who managed the land for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area underwent transition as pastoralists and timber getters moved into the region. The locality’s history reflects the broader patterns of agricultural expansion and rural development that shaped the hinterland of the New South Wales North Coast.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12499
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections