Merrygoen crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Merrygoen
Merrygoen is a small rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area (postcode 2831). The surrounding geography is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains primarily utilized for agricultural production, including broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. The population is small and dispersed, reflecting the typical demographic profile of remote agricultural districts in the region, where residents are predominantly engaged in farming and associated support industries.
Local life in Merrygoen centers around the rural community and primary agricultural activities. Essential services and advanced infrastructure are limited within the locality itself, with residents typically relying on nearby regional centers such as Dunedoo or Coonabarabran for higher-order retail, education, healthcare, and administrative services. The area is connected by regional road networks that facilitate the transport of agricultural goods and local travel.
Historically, Merrygoen developed as a rural outpost and railway siding following the expansion of the New South Wales rail network in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The railway played a significant role in the initial growth and economic viability of the district by enabling the transport of local agricultural and pastoral produce to broader markets. While rail operations have diminished over time, the locality retains its historical identity as a traditional rural community tied to the development of the state's central-west pastoral and agricultural frontier.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 79 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.