Pooncarie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pooncarie
Pooncarie is a remote township situated in the far south-west of New South Wales, within the Wentworth Shire local government area (postcode 2648). Located on the banks of the Darling River, it serves as a gateway to the arid landscapes of the Murray-Darling Basin. The locality is sparsely populated, with its demographics primarily reflecting the agricultural nature of the region, dominated by broadacre grazing and sheep farming. The surrounding geography is characterized by semi-arid plains, punctuated by the distinctive riparian vegetation along the Darling River corridor.
The township functions as a service hub for the surrounding pastoral stations, offering essential facilities including a general store, a hotel, and primary education services. Its proximity to Mungo National Park, a significant World Heritage site located within the Willandra Lakes Region, makes it a frequent stop for tourists and researchers traveling through the outback. Historically, Pooncarie emerged in the mid-19th century as an important river port, facilitating the transport of wool and livestock via paddle steamers along the Darling River. Today, the village retains elements of its pioneer past, with heritage architecture and local sites marking its significance in the development of the region's inland pastoral industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 226 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.