Pallamallawa crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
23 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pallamallawa
Pallamallawa, colloquially known as "Palla," is a small rural locality situated in northern New South Wales within the Moree Plains Shire council area (Postcode 2399). Located approximately 35 kilometres east of Moree, the village lies along the banks of the Gwydir River within a productive agricultural region primarily devoted to broadacre cropping, cotton, and livestock grazing. The surrounding geography is characterized by flat, fertile floodplains associated with the Gwydir river system. The population is small, typical of rural agricultural settlements in the region, serving as a residential and service hub for surrounding farm holdings.
Local life in Pallamallawa is centered around a tight-knit community supported by essential rural amenities. The locality features a local primary school, a general store, a local hotel, and sporting facilities that serve as focal points for community gatherings. Agriculture remains the primary economic driver for the workforce, with local businesses and services largely catering to the needs of the surrounding farming community.
European settlement in the area dates back to the mid-19th century, following the exploration of the Gwydir River district by pastoralists seeking fertile grazing land. The name "Pallamallawa" is derived from an Aboriginal word, believed to mean "place of water" or "running water," reflecting the locality's proximity to the Gwydir River. The village developed over time to support the expanding pastoral and agricultural industries of the Moree Plains, retaining several historically significant rural buildings and local landmarks.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 2 |
| Other offences | 3 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 472 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.