Noorong crime statistics

About Noorong

Noorong is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2732. Geographically, the area is characterized by a flat, arid to semi-arid landscape typical of the Murray-Darling basin, heavily reliant on the region's river systems for agricultural irrigation. Due to its remote setting, Noorong has a very low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across large pastoral holdings and farming properties.

The local economy and lifestyle in Noorong are centered around primary production, specifically dryland and irrigated agriculture, including cropping and livestock grazing. Given its sparse population, the locality lacks commercial amenities, retail centers, and schools. Residents typically travel to nearby larger service towns—such as Barham or Wakool—to access healthcare, education, retail, and community services.

Historically, the area was traditional land for Indigenous Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The development of Noorong, like much of the surrounding Riverina, was driven by the expansion of the pastoral industry and subsequent irrigation schemes that transformed parts of the dry plains into productive agricultural land. Local heritage is largely tied to early European pastoral leases, historical homesteads, and the broader history of river trade and water management along the Murray River system.

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 12981
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections