Mulwala crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
116 recorded in this period, compared with 152 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mulwala
Mulwala is a township located in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Federation Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2647. Situated on the banks of the Murray River, it lies directly opposite the Victorian town of Yarrawonga, with the two localities connected across Lake Mulwala. According to the 2021 Australian census, Mulwala recorded a population of approximately 2,500 residents. The geography of the area is heavily defined by the Murray River system and Lake Mulwala, an artificial reservoir formed by the construction of the Yarrawonga Weir in the late 1930s.
Local life in Mulwala is centered around water-based recreation, tourism, and retirement living, drawing visitors for boating, fishing, and golf. The economy is bolstered by tourism, agriculture, and light industry, notably the Mulwala Munitions Factory, a significant federal government-owned facility that has operated in the area since the Second World War. Essential amenities include local retail shops, primary schooling, sports clubs, and accommodation venues that cater to the influx of holidaymakers.
Prior to European settlement, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Pangerang people, who utilized the rich riverine resources of the Murray. European exploration of the region began in the 1820s, followed by pastoral settlement. The locality's development accelerated significantly with the construction of the Yarrawonga Weir for irrigation purposes, which permanently altered the landscape by submerging parts of the local river flats to create Lake Mulwala.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 17 | 12 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 20 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 8 | 10 |
| Fraud | 7 | 7 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 10 |
| Other offences | 6 | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 | 7 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 8 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 6 |
| Trespass | 3 | 7 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,557 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.