Muli Muli crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 16 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Muli Muli
Muli Muli is a rural locality and Aboriginal community in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, situated within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2476 postcode. Geographically, it is positioned near the Queensland border, north-west of Woodenbong, in a predominantly forested and agricultural landscape characterized by rugged terrain and catchment areas feeding the upper Richmond River system. Demographically, the population is small and predominantly Indigenous, reflecting strong historical ties to the traditional custodians of the land.
Local life and amenities in Muli Muli are closely tied to the nearby rural township of Woodenbong, which provides essential services such as schooling, health services, and basic retail. The community itself features residential housing and localized infrastructure managed in conjunction with local Aboriginal land councils. Due to its remote location, transport relies heavily on private vehicles, connecting residents to larger regional hubs like Kyogle and Casino for broader commercial, medical, and administrative needs.
Historically, Muli Muli has profound significance as ancestral country for local Aboriginal language groups, including the Githabul people. Following European settlement and the dispossession of traditional lands, the area became a designated Aboriginal reserve and later an Indigenous-owned township under land rights legislation. Today, the community works to preserve its rich cultural heritage, language, and traditional connections to the surrounding natural environment.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 90 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.