Wantabadgery crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wantabadgery
Wantabadgery is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, primarily within the Junee Shire local government area and encompassing the postcode 2650. Positioned along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, the landscape is characterized by flat-to-undulating agricultural plains utilized largely for broadacre cropping and grazing. As a sparsely populated settlement, the demographic is predominantly centered around primary production, with residents identifying as part of a quiet, community-oriented farming district.
Life in Wantabadgery is defined by its rural setting, offering limited localized services but proximity to the regional hubs of Wagga Wagga and Junee. The locality is home to a local public school and a community hall, which serve as the primary venues for social engagement and local gatherings. The area’s historical heritage is deeply connected to the early pastoral expansion of the Riverina; it is notably associated with the colonial era and the activities of bushrangers in the 19th century, including the infamous Moonlite gang, whose skirmish at the nearby Wantabadgery Station in 1879 remains a significant event in local and Australian bushranging history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 183 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.