The Marra crime statistics

About The Marra

The Marra is a rural locality situated in the Warren Shire of north-western New South Wales, falling under the 2831 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by the flat, expansive floodplains of the Macquarie River and the Marra Creek system. The landscape is primarily utilized for intensive dryland cropping and large-scale grazing operations. As a sparsely populated agricultural region, its demographics are characterized by a small number of permanent residents living on extensive farming properties, resulting in a very low population density.

Local life in The Marra is centered around the agricultural cycle, with a focus on community cohesion through regional hubs in the neighboring towns of Warren and Nyngan. Due to its remote location, amenities are limited; residents typically travel to larger service centers for education, healthcare, and retail needs. While the locality lacks formal urban infrastructure, it retains a distinct heritage linked to the 19th-century expansion of the pastoral industry. The area’s history is defined by the development of iconic sheep and cattle stations, which shaped the settlement patterns and land management practices still observed in the region today.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 13845
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections