Milparinka crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Milparinka
Milparinka is a remote historic locality situated in the far northwest of New South Wales, within the Unincorporated Far West region and bearing the postcode 2880. Located approximately 300 kilometres north of Broken Hill, the area is characterized by an arid desert landscape within the Channel Country catchment. Due to its extreme isolation and harsh climatic conditions, the resident population is extremely small, fluctuating in single digits or near-zero, and the locality falls under the direct administration of the New South Wales government rather than a traditional local council.
Functioning primarily as a heritage tourism destination and an ephemeral stopover for outback travelers, Milparinka offers minimal modern amenities. Public infrastructure is limited, and services such as fuel, accommodation, and retail must typically be sourced from larger regional hubs like Tibooburra or Broken Hill. The local economy is virtually absent of major commercial industries, relying instead on minimal pastoralism and sporadic tourism associated with the heritage trail of Sturt's National Park and the surrounding Outback loop.
The settlement originated as a gold rush town following the discovery of gold at nearby Mount Browne in the 1880s. During its brief peak, Milparinka supported a thriving population with government buildings, a courthouse, and several hotels, serving as an administrative center for the Albert Goldfield. As the gold deposits depleted and the harsh environment took a toll, the town was largely abandoned. Today, the preserved stone ruins and restored buildings—such as the Milparinka Courthouse and the Albert Hotel—stand as a testament to 19th-century outback architecture and are maintained for historical and educational tourism.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 67 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.