Murulla crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 6 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Murulla
Murulla is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2337. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral properties, and native bushland typical of the upper Hunter Valley floor. Due to its expansive rural nature and low population density, demographic data for Murulla is typically subsumed into broader regional statistics, with residents generally accessing services and employment in nearby towns such as Scone and Aberdeen.
Local life and amenities in Murulla are centred around primary industry, predominantly beef cattle grazing, horse breeding, and agriculture. The locality functions primarily as a quiet residential and farming community with minimal commercial infrastructure. Essential services, retail shopping, schooling, and healthcare facilities are located in the surrounding urban centres of the Upper Hunter Shire. Transport connectivity is provided by local rural roads linking the area to the New England Highway.
Historically, the region lies within the traditional lands of the Wonnarua and Kamilaroi Aboriginal peoples, who inhabited the Hunter Valley prior to European settlement. Following European exploration and the granting of land in the 19th century, the area developed around pastoralism and transport routes. The name Murulla is historically associated with local pastoral holdings and the historical Murulla railway station on the Main Northern railway line, reflecting the area's long-standing role in regional transport and primary production.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23 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.