Parraweena crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Parraweena
Parraweena is a rural locality situated in the Liverpool Plains Shire of New South Wales, within the 2339 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating plains forming part of the Murray-Darling basin, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape. Due to its rural nature and expansive landholdings, the population is very small and dispersed, contributing to a low-density demographic profile typical of the remote farming districts in the region.
Agricultural production forms the backbone of local life in Parraweena, with the fertile black soil plains primarily utilized for broadacre cropping, including wheat and sorghum, alongside livestock grazing. Due to the sparse population, the locality does not feature commercial or retail amenities; instead, residents rely on nearby regional service centres such as Quirindi or Werris Creek for schooling, healthcare, shopping, and community services.
The history of Parraweena is closely tied to the pastoral expansion of the Liverpool Plains during the 19th century, which displaced the traditional custodians, the Kamilaroi people. The area developed incrementally as large pastoral runs were subdivided into smaller agricultural holdings over generations. While the locality contains few built heritage sites, the cultural landscape reflects the enduring agricultural traditions and infrastructural evolution of rural New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 61 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.