Merungle Hill crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
24 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Merungle Hill
Merungle Hill is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Leeton Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2705. Geographically, it is positioned within the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, a productive agricultural district defined by flat terrain and a network of irrigation canals. Due to its small population, demographic data for Merungle Hill is largely subsumed within the broader statistics of the Leeton region, with the local economy and population base driven primarily by intensive agriculture, horticulture, and related processing industries.
The lifestyle in Merungle Hill is quintessentially rural, characterized by farming properties and residential acreage supporting the surrounding agricultural enterprises. Local amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, with residents relying on the nearby town of Leeton—located just a short drive away—for comprehensive commercial services, healthcare, secondary education, and recreational facilities.
The history of Merungle Hill is closely tied to the establishment of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area in the early 20th century, which transformed the semi-arid landscape through engineered water delivery systems and spurred closer settlement. The area's heritage is rooted in European agricultural expansion, soldier-settler schemes following the world wars, and the ongoing cultivation of horticultural crops, citrus, and grains that continue to define the identity of the wider Riverina region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 258 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.