Morangarell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Morangarell
Morangarell is a rural locality in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, situated within the Temora Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2666. The surrounding landscape is characterized by flat to gently undulating terrain dedicated primarily to broadacre agriculture, including cereal cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural area, its demographic profile aligns with typical Riverina farming communities, featuring a small, dispersed population centered around agricultural enterprise.
Local life in Morangarell is closely tied to the surrounding primary production industries, with residents accessing higher-order commercial, educational, and health services in nearby towns such as Temora, West Wyalong, and Barmedman. The locality functions primarily as a residential and operational base for the agricultural sector, lacking significant commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries. Transport connectivity is maintained via local rural roadways linking the area to major regional transit routes.
The history of Morangarell is rooted in European settlement and agricultural expansion during the 19th century, when the land was initially surveyed and divided into pastoral leases and later agricultural selections. The area's heritage reflects the broader developmental patterns of the Riverina and South West Slopes, where traditional grazing gave way to more intensive wheat and sheep farming as transport links and infrastructure improved.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 34 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.