Mundarlo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 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 Mundarlo
Mundarlo is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area (postcode 2729). Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land and river flats associated with the Murrumbidgee River, which flows through the region. Demographically, Mundarlo supports a very small population typical of a remote farming community, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as sheep grazing, cattle farming, and broadacre cropping.
Due to its small population, Mundarlo functions primarily as a residential and agricultural district rather than a commercial hub, relying on nearby larger towns like Gundagai and Wagga Wagga for advanced retail, healthcare, and educational services. Local infrastructure is sparse, centered around rural properties, local roads, and the natural landscape of the Murrumbidgee corridor, which offers opportunities for localized fishing and outdoor recreation.
Historically, the Mundarlo district was established during the 19th century as European settlers expanded pastoralism throughout the Riverina. The area's history is closely tied to the pastoral leases and river transport routes that facilitated the development of early New South Wales agriculture. While few formal historical buildings or commercial centers remain today, the locality retains a quiet rural heritage reflecting the pioneering agricultural history of the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 51 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.