Warialda Rail crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
14 recorded in this period, compared with 12 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Warialda Rail
Warialda Rail is a locality situated within the Gwydir Shire in northern New South Wales, approximately 5 kilometres east of the town of Warialda. The area is defined by its rural landscape and proximity to the Gwydir River catchment. As a small, sparsely populated community, its demographic profile is largely tied to the agricultural sector, with many residents engaged in primary production, including grain cropping and livestock grazing.
Historically, the locality emerged as a significant junction on the North West railway line, which reached the area in the early 20th century. The rail infrastructure served as a critical transport link for the region’s wool and wheat industries, fostering the initial development of the settlement. While regular passenger rail services were eventually discontinued, the area retains its historical identity through remnants of its transport heritage. Today, Warialda Rail functions primarily as a residential and agricultural enclave, with residents accessing essential commercial, educational, and medical services in the neighbouring town of Warialda.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 182 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.