Narran Lake crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Narran Lake
Narran Lake is a semi-arid wetland locality in north-western New South Wales, situated within the Brewarrina Shire local government area (postcode 2839). The area is geographically defined by the terminal wetlands of the Narran River, which flows from southern Queensland into the Murray-Darling basin. Due to the remote nature of the region and the ephemeral character of the lake system, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of dispersed rural landholders and agricultural workers.
Given its remote setting, the locality has minimal local amenities or commercial infrastructure, relying on nearby regional service centres such as Brewarrina and Goodooga for advanced services, healthcare, and retail. Land use in the surrounding area is predominantly pastoral, focused on extensive sheep and cattle grazing. The region experiences a hot, dry climate with variable rainfall, meaning economic activity and travel are heavily influenced by seasonal flooding events along the river system.
The locality holds deep cultural significance as part of the traditional lands of the Aboriginal people of the region, with the Narran Lakes wetland system featuring prominently in Indigenous Dreaming stories and oral history as a vital gathering and ceremonial place. European exploration of the area occurred in the mid-19th century, leading to pastoral settlement. Today, a significant portion of the wetland area is protected within the Narran Lake Nature Reserve, which is internationally recognized under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of critical importance for migratory waterbirds and local biodiversity.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 14 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.