Matong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Matong
Matong is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Coolamon Shire local government area (postcode 2652). Located approximately 45 kilometres northwest of Wagga Wagga, the area is characterised by flat, fertile plains utilized extensively for cereal cropping and agricultural production. At the 2021 census, Matong and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population reflective of a typical dryland farming community in the Riverina.
The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural hub, featuring basic community infrastructure typical of small rural settlements, including a local public school and sports facilities. Residents generally rely on nearby larger towns such as Coolamon and the regional city of Wagga Wagga for advanced commercial, medical, and secondary educational services.
Originally established in the late 19th century as European settlement expanded through the Riverina, Matong grew in significance following the arrival of the Main Southern railway line extension. The township developed to service the surrounding pastoral and agricultural holdings, with the railway facilitating the transport of local wheat and livestock to wider markets. Several historical buildings and remnants from the early 20th-century boom remain, marking the area's enduring heritage as a traditional New South Wales wheatbelt community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 159 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.