Mellool crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mellool
Mellool is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and the 2734 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by its flat terrain and proximity to the Murray River system, supporting an agricultural landscape primarily driven by irrigation, cropping, and livestock grazing. Due to its rural nature, Mellool has a very small, dispersed population characteristic of the wider Murray River Council agricultural belt.
Local life in Mellool is centered on primary production and rural living, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Barham and Swan Hill for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. The locality lacks significant commercial amenities, operating instead as a quiet farming community connected by local road networks. Recreational activities in the broader area are heavily influenced by the Murray River, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and nature observation.
The history of Mellool is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the region by Aboriginal Australian peoples, followed by European pastoral settlement in the 19th century. The development of the area was spurred by the introduction of irrigation schemes, which transformed the arid plains into productive agricultural land. Today, the locality retains its historical identity as a quiet farming district reflective of the broader Riverina irrigation history.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 43 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.