Pine Lodge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
5 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pine Lodge
Pine Lodge is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, falling within the Edward River Council local government area. The region is characterized by flat, semi-arid plains dominated by agricultural land use, primarily broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, it features a low demographic density, with residents typically residing on large farm holdings. The locality shares the 2714 postcode with the nearby regional hub of Deniliquin, which serves as the primary service center for the area.
Life in Pine Lodge is centered around the agricultural industry, with infrastructure limited to local roads and private farming facilities. Lacking a central commercial village, the area relies on neighboring Deniliquin for schooling, healthcare, retail, and social services. The historical development of the locality is tied to the expansion of pastoralism and soldier settlement schemes in the 19th and 20th centuries, which shaped the fragmented land tenure patterns still present today. While few significant heritage structures remain, the landscape retains its traditional role as a productive agricultural frontier within the Murray-Darling Basin.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 38 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.