Maude crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Maude
Maude is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Hay Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2711. Geographically positioned along the lower reaches of the Murrumbidgee River, the surrounding landscape is characterized by flat, arid-to-semi-arid terrain dominated by pastoral land use, native saltbush, and river red gum floodplains. Due to its remote location and the expansive nature of surrounding agricultural holdings, the population is very small, contributing to a low-density demographic profile typical of Australia’s remote western Riverina.
Local life in Maude is intrinsically tied to the agricultural sector, with the regional economy driven primarily by sheep grazing, cattle production, and, where water allocations permit, irrigated agriculture. Amenities within the locality are minimal, reflecting its isolated status, though it serves as a quiet residential and working hub for station hands, farmers, and local landholders. Essential commercial, educational, and medical services are typically accessed further afield in larger regional centers such as Hay or Balranald.
The area possesses a rich pastoral and indigenous history, having originally been traditional lands of the Wadi Wadi and surrounding Aboriginal language groups before European settlement. Established in the 19th century as the pastoral frontier expanded along the Murrumbidgee, Maude developed as a river crossing and stopping point for paddle steamers and wool teamsters during the height of the inland river trade. Historic built heritage in the broader locality generally reflects this pioneering era, characterized by remnants of early pastoral infrastructure and transport routes.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 110 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.