Paringi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Paringi
Paringi is a rural locality in the Sunraysia region of south-western New South Wales, situated within the Wentworth Shire local government area and carrying the postcode 2738. Positioned along the Silver City Highway, the area lies north of the Murray River and adjacent to the Victorian border, near the regional hub of Mildura. The geography is characterized by arid to semi-arid plains associated with the Murray-Darling basin, supporting agricultural enterprises that rely heavily on irrigation. Demographically, Paringi has a small, dispersed population typical of remote pastoral and horticultural districts in the far west of the state.
Local life in Paringi is closely tied to agriculture, particularly viticulture, citrus production, and broadacre farming, as well as the nearby commercial and service hubs across the border in Victoria. Due to its sparse population, formal amenities within the locality are limited, with residents generally accessing retail, healthcare, and educational services in neighboring Wentworth or Mildura. The area also features natural attractions connected to the Murray River corridor, supporting outdoor recreation, fishing, and tourism associated with the broader Riverland and Sunraysia environments.
The history of the Paringi area is rooted in traditional Indigenous custodianship by the Barkindji and surrounding Aboriginal peoples, who utilized the rich riverine ecosystems. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the region developed through pastoral leases and later expanded significantly with the establishment of irrigation schemes along the Murray River. The naming and formal gazettal of the locality reflect the broader historical pattern of pastoral expansion and transport routes connecting western New South Wales to South Australia and Victoria.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 29 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.