Mourquong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 13 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mourquong
Mourquong is a rural locality situated in the far south-west of New South Wales, within the Wentworth Shire local government area and the 2739 postcode. Positioned immediately north-east of Mildura across the Murray River, the area is characterized by an arid to semi-arid climate reliant on irrigation for agricultural productivity. The local economy and landscape are heavily shaped by horticulture, particularly viticulture, citrus orchards, and stone fruit production, supported by the region's network of irrigation channels stemming from the Murray River.
As a predominantly agricultural and residential rural community, Mourquong lacks a major commercial centre, relying instead on the nearby regional hub of Mildura for comprehensive retail, healthcare, educational, and professional services. Local infrastructure primarily consists of rural properties, agricultural holdings, and residential acreage developments. Transport connectivity is facilitated through local arterial roads linking the locality to the Sturt Highway and the Victorian border.
The region’s history is rooted in traditional Indigenous custodianship by the Barkindji and surrounding Aboriginal peoples, who inhabited the fertile riverine environments of the Murray-Darling basin. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the area developed pastoral leases before transitioning towards intensive irrigation-based agriculture following the establishment of regional irrigation schemes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Mourquong retains a quiet rural character closely tied to the broader Sunraysia agricultural district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive language | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 75 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.