Old Junee crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
12 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Old Junee
Old Junee is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Junee Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2652. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains dedicated primarily to agricultural production, including cereal cropping and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, the locality and its surrounding rural catchment recorded a small population, reflecting a dispersed, community-focused rural demographic.
Local life in Old Junee is centered around its agricultural identity and close ties to the nearby town of Junee, which provides essential retail, secondary education, and administrative services. The locality functions largely as a tight-knit farming community, featuring local rural infrastructure such as the historic public school site, community halls, and rural fire service facilities. Transport connections are facilitated by local road networks linking residents to the Olympic Highway and the Main Southern railway line.
Historically, Old Junee developed as a regional farming settlement and a stopping point following the expansion of agriculture and rail transport through the Riverina in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area retains a heritage landscape marked by historic farmsteads, rural infrastructure, and remnants of its early settlement era. While many original commercial operations have centralized into the larger surrounding towns, Old Junee preserves its distinct historical identity as a foundational rural locality within the Junee local government area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 254 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.