Wanganella crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 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 Wanganella
Wanganella is a small rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Edward River Council local government area. Positioned on the Cobb Highway, it lies approximately 40 kilometres north of Deniliquin and serves as a service point for the surrounding pastoral district. The landscape is defined by the flat, semi-arid plains of the western Riverina, with the locality serving as a crossing point for the Billabong Creek. The population is sparse, primarily consisting of those engaged in the region's large-scale sheep grazing and agricultural industries.
Local amenities in Wanganella are limited, reflecting its small residential footprint. The most prominent feature is the Wanganella Hotel, which has historically served as a central social hub for the local farming community and travelers along the Cobb Highway. Education and larger commercial services are accessed in nearby regional centers such as Deniliquin. Despite its modest size, the area remains an important node for the regional wool industry, with the local economy closely tied to the productivity of the surrounding pastoral stations.
Historically, the locality is significant for its association with the development of the Australian Merino sheep industry. Wanganella station, established in the mid-19th century, became world-renowned for the refinement of the Peppin Merino breed, which became the foundation for much of Australia’s wool production. This heritage is marked by the locality’s long-standing reputation in agricultural circles, and the area remains a symbolic site for the history of wool growing in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 61 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.