Murrumbo crime statistics

About Murrumbo

Murrumbo is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2849 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural lands, native bushland, and proximity to the Goulburn River. Due to its remote setting and large rural landholdings, Murrumbo supports a very small, dispersed population typical of the state's central tablelands and western slopes fringe.

Local life in Murrumbo is centered around primary agricultural industries, predominantly livestock grazing and broadacre farming. The locality operates largely independently of urban infrastructure, with residents relying on nearby regional centers such as Rylstone and Bylong for commercial services, education, and healthcare. Recreational activities in the surrounding area are generally tied to the natural environment, including bushwalking and river-based pursuits near the Goulburn River National Park.

Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of Wiradjuri or neighboring Aboriginal nations, who utilized the fertile river valleys before European settlement. European history in the Murrumbo district dates back to the 19th century, when pastoralists established large sheep and cattle runs. The area retains historical significance through its early pastoral heritage, remnant historic structures, and rural cultural landscapes.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12872
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections