Muttama crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Muttama
Muttama is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2722. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, typically utilised for sheep grazing, cropping, and livestock production. At the 2021 census, Muttama and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population, reflecting the broader demographic trend of a dispersed community engaged primarily in primary industries.
Local life in Muttama centers on its tight-knit rural community, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Cootamundra and Gundagai for major commercial services, secondary education, and healthcare. Infrastructure within the locality is minimal, consisting primarily of rural homesteads, local roads, and community spaces that support agricultural operations. The area maintains a quiet, rural lifestyle typical of the Riverina-South West Slopes transition zone.
Historically, the district was established during the 19th century alongside the expansion of European settlement and pastoralism in New South Wales. The locality developed as a stopping point and agricultural community, influenced by the broader gold rush and railway booms in the region. While many of its earliest operational buildings have diminished over time, the landscape retains historical markers of its colonial pastoral past, contributing to the heritage identity of the Cootamundra-Gundagai council area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 140 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.