Tuppal crime statistics

About Tuppal

Tuppal is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, falling under the jurisdiction of the Edward River Council. Located within the 2714 postcode, the area is characterized by flat, fertile agricultural plains typical of the Murray River catchment. As a sparsely populated region, Tuppal’s demographics are primarily associated with primary production, with land use predominantly dedicated to large-scale irrigation, broadacre cropping, and livestock grazing.

The locality functions as a quiet pastoral community, with residents relying on the nearby regional service centers of Deniliquin and Finley for essential amenities, healthcare, and education. Local infrastructure is limited to a network of rural roads and irrigation channels that support the district’s agricultural output. While there are no major commercial hubs within Tuppal itself, the area is an integral part of the local economy that sustains the broader Edward River region.

Historically, Tuppal was established during the mid-19th century as part of the expansion of the pastoral industry in the Riverina. The area is notable for the Tuppal Run, a significant pastoral lease that played a role in the early development of the district's wool and livestock industries. Throughout the 20th century, the landscape transitioned from expansive pastoral holdings to more intensive farming practices supported by the development of local water management infrastructure, maintaining its heritage as a core agricultural precinct.

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 13990
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections