Marrar crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
18 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Marrar
Marrar is a rural locality and former town situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Coolamon Shire local government area (postcode 2652). Located approximately 390 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 30 kilometres north-west of Wagga Wagga, the area is characterised by flat to gently undulating plains dedicated primarily to broadacre cereal cropping and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, Marrar and its surrounding district recorded a small population, reflecting the broader demographic trends of declining rural settlements accompanied by consolidated agricultural holdings.
The locality functions as a tight-knit agricultural community, supported by local infrastructure that includes grain receival silos, a community hall, and recreational facilities. While many higher-order commercial and professional services are accessed in nearby Coolamon or Wagga Wagga, Marrar maintains its own distinct identity centered around local primary production and community-driven events. Road transport links connect the locality to the regional hubs of the Riverina via the Sturt Highway and local council-maintained sealed and unsealed roads.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of the pastoral industry and subsequent land selection acts that parcelled the land into smaller farming estates. The locality developed as a typical rural service hub following the arrival of the Main Southern railway line extension through the region, which facilitated the transport of local wheat and wool to markets. Several historic buildings and agricultural sites remain throughout the district, bearing witness to Marrar’s heritage as a bustling rural waypoint during the peak of regional rail transport.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 363 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.