Wantiool crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wantiool
Wantiool is a small rural locality situated within the Junee Shire in the Riverina region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2663. Geographically, it is characterized by undulating agricultural land and grazing properties, typical of the broader inland slopes of the state. As a sparsely populated rural district, it does not function as a residential township and is classified under the Junee local government area, with its demographic profile primarily comprised of families engaged in primary production and broad-acre farming.
The area is primarily served by the nearby town of Junee, which provides essential amenities, educational facilities, and commercial services. Local life in Wantiool is defined by its quiet, agrarian atmosphere, with the surrounding landscape dominated by cereal cropping and livestock management. Historically, the locality has been part of the region’s long-standing pastoral development, tracing its roots to the early colonial settlement of the Riverina. While there are few public landmarks, the heritage of the area is tied to the expansion of the rail and agricultural networks that shaped the development of the wider Junee district during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 49 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.