Marulan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
107 recorded in this period, compared with 98 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Marulan
Marulan is a historic township located in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Goulburn Mulwaree Council area (postcode 2579). Situated approximately 200 kilometres southwest of Sydney and 35 kilometres northeast of Goulburn, the locality serves as a transport node near the Hume Highway. According to the 2021 census, Marulan and its surrounding district recorded a population of over 1,500 residents, reflecting a community valued for its rural lifestyle and accessibility to major urban centres via the Main Southern railway line.
The township provides essential local services and amenities to support its residents and passing motorists. The commercial hub features a primary school, local convenience stores, cafes, and recreational spaces including parks and sports grounds. Surrounded by undulating pastoral land, the local economy is largely driven by agriculture, local trade, and nearby extractive industries, including major limestone quarries that have operated in the district for generations.
Established in the early 19th century as a staging post on the Great South Road, Marulan has a heritage rooted in colonial transport and expansion. The original settlement, first known as Moulan, was bypassed by the realigned Hume Highway in the mid-20th century, preserving much of the area's historic character. The locality retains several heritage-listed buildings, including early churches and 19th-century homesteads, which reflect its origins as a transit and agricultural hub.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 24 | 30 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 2 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Other offences | 2 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,428 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.