Morundah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Morundah
Morundah is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Federation Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2700. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, expansive plains dedicated primarily to dryland cropping and agricultural production. The population is small and dispersed, typical of surrounding agricultural districts in the region, with most residents residing on surrounding farm properties.
Local life in Morundah is centred around its tight-knit community and agricultural pursuits. Despite its small size, the locality gained wider recognition for its community-driven initiatives, most notably the conversion of the historic Morundah Pub and the establishment of the 'Southern Riverina Theatrical Company', which hosts an annual opera and theatre festival, drawing visitors from across the region. Essential commercial services and higher-order amenities are accessed in nearby larger towns such as Narrandera and Coleambally.
Historically, Morundah developed as a pastoral and agricultural settlement along the stock routes and railway lines that opened up the Riverina in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The locality’s heritage is closely tied to the expansion of regional rail networks and the establishment of local grain silos, which served as vital economic hubs for local farmers. Several historical buildings remain, reflecting the architectural styles of early rural Australian settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 81 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.