Nerriga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Nerriga
Nerriga is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, administered by the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council within the 2622 postcode area. Situated approximately 50 kilometres north-east of Braidwood, the area is characterised by a rugged landscape encompassing native bushland, agricultural grazing properties, and proximity to the Morton National Park. Due to its expansive rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, contributing to a quiet, isolated environment.
Local life in Nerriga centres primarily around primary production, predominantly beef cattle and sheep farming. The community is serviced by the historic Nerriga Hotel, a prominent local landmark that functions as a social hub for residents and travellers. The locality is a key transit point along the Braidwood-to-Nowra road, though services are otherwise minimal, with residents relying on nearby Braidwood or major regional centres for extensive retail, educational, and healthcare amenities.
European history in the Nerriga district dates back to the early 19th century, when the area was explored and subsequently settled for pastoral use. The locality historically served as an important stopover and transport route connecting the Southern Tablelands to the New South Wales South Coast, notably via the historic Oallen Ford across the Shoalhaven River. Today, tangible reminders of its colonial past remain visible in local pastoral infrastructure, heritage road networks, and historic homesteads.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 77 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.