Warburn crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warburn
Warburn is a rural locality situated within the Griffith City Council local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2680. Geographically, it is positioned in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, a region characterized by flat, fertile plains supported by extensive water infrastructure. The area is sparsely populated, with demographics largely defined by families and individuals engaged in agricultural and horticultural activities.
The local economy is driven primarily by intensive primary production, including viticulture, citrus orchards, and broad-acre cropping. Due to its rural nature, Warburn lacks significant commercial amenities, with residents typically traveling to the nearby city of Griffith for retail, healthcare, and educational services. The locality is connected by a network of rural roads that facilitate the transport of agricultural produce to processing facilities and distribution hubs in the broader Riverina region.
Historically, the development of Warburn was inextricably linked to the establishment of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme in the early 20th century, which transformed the semi-arid landscape into highly productive farmland. The area was subdivided into irrigation blocks to settle ex-soldiers following World War I and later migrants, establishing a heritage of land reclamation and intensive cultivation. While it remains a quiet agricultural enclave, it reflects the broader developmental history of the Riverina as a major agricultural center in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 62 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.