Monak crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Monak
Monak is a rural locality situated in the far south-west of New South Wales, within the Wentworth Shire local government area and the 2738 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by an arid to semi-arid landscape typical of the Murray-Darling basin, featuring flat terrain and native mallee scrub. Due to its remote setting and expansive agricultural landholdings, Monak has a very low population density, with residents primarily engaged in broadacre farming and pastoral industries.
Local life in Monak is defined by its isolation and agricultural focus, with essential services, retail, and community infrastructure accessed in nearby larger regional centres such as Wentworth or Mildura across the Victorian border. The locality has no distinct commercial hub, relying instead on its proximity to major regional transport routes. Residents generally participate in community and social activities centered around these adjacent towns.
Historically, the region developed alongside the expansion of pastoralism and European settlement along the Murray and Darling river systems in the 19th century. The land use has long been shaped by the challenges of the local climate, transitioning from early sheep and cattle grazing to modern dryland and irrigated agriculture where water permits. The area retains a quiet rural character reflecting the broader history of the Sunraysia and Riverina frontiers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 60 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.