Mungo crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mungo
Mungo is a remote rural locality in the Riverina region of southwestern New South Wales, within the Balranald Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2715. Situated within the arid Australian outback, the geography is characterized by semi-arid scrublands, ancient lake systems, and extensive pastoral leases. Due to its extreme isolation and arid environment, the locality records a very sparse population, consisting primarily of station owners, conservation staff, and tourism personnel.
Local life and amenities in Mungo are minimal, reflecting its remote setting. There are no major commercial centres, retail hubs, or urban services within the locality itself; residents and visitors rely on nearby regional towns such as Balranald or Mildura for essential supplies, healthcare, and infrastructure. Economic activity in the area is largely confined to extensive sheep and cattle grazing, alongside a growing tourism sector centered on the region's unique natural landscapes.
Mungo is internationally renowned for its profound archaeological and paleontological heritage, most notably within the Mungo National Park, which forms part of the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area. The landscape preserves evidence of Aboriginal occupation dating back at least 42,000 years, including the archaeological remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Lady. Additionally, the area features the iconic "Walls of China"—a series of lunettes formed by wind-eroded sand dunes—which provide crucial geological and climatic data regarding Australia's Pleistocene epoch.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
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.