Mossgiel crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mossgiel
Mossgiel is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Carrathool Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2878. Located in a remote, arid environment along the Cobb Highway, the surrounding landscape is characterized by flat, expansive plains primarily utilized for broadacre agriculture, particularly sheep grazing and dryland cropping. Due to its isolated setting, the population is very small and dispersed, typical of the state's western pastoral zones.
Local life and amenities in Mossgiel are limited, reflecting its status as a remote outback community rather than a commercial hub. Essential services, retail, and schooling are largely accessed by residents in larger nearby towns such as Hillston or Hay. The locality functions primarily as a service point along the Cobb Highway, accommodating travellers passing through the region's vast pastoral expanses.
The area has a rich history tied to early European exploration and the establishment of vast pastoral leases in the 19th century. Like much of the surrounding Riverina and Western Division, the locality's development was shaped by the pastoral industry, transport routes, and the resilience of settlers coping with arid climatic conditions. Heritage elements in the broader region often reflect this pioneering pastoral era, alongside the deep historical connections of the traditional Indigenous custodians of the land.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 26 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.