Tarago crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
17 recorded in this period, compared with 14 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tarago
Tarago is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area. Located approximately 40 kilometres southeast of Goulburn and 70 kilometres northeast of Canberra, the area is characterized by undulating grazing land and open plains. As of the 2021 Census, Tarago and its surrounding rural catchment support a modest population, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture, livestock farming, and proximity to regional employment hubs.
The village serves as a small service center for the surrounding farming community. Key amenities include the historic Loaded Dog Hotel, a primary school, a community hall, and a railway station on the Bombala line, which now serves primarily as a freight corridor and a stop for regional rail services. The locality is also notable for the nearby Woodlawn Wind Farm and the Woodlawn Eco-Precinct, which repurpose former mining land for renewable energy and waste management operations.
Established in the 19th century, Tarago grew as a stopover for travelers and carriers moving between the coastal regions and the Southern Tablelands. The village retains much of its mid-Victorian character through preserved heritage architecture and its layout as a classic bush township. Historically significant for its connection to the expansion of the rail network, Tarago continues to function as a quiet transit point and residential locality that maintains its identity through local agricultural associations and community-based events.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Fraud | 1 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 510 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.