Waugorah crime statistics

About Waugorah

Waugorah is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and the 2711 postcode. Geographically, the area is defined by its proximity to the Murray River floodplains, characterized by flat, fertile terrain primarily utilized for broad-acre agriculture and grazing. Due to its sparse population and agricultural focus, the locality maintains a low demographic density, functioning as a quiet, dispersed rural community rather than a centralized township.

Local life in Waugorah is centered around its agricultural industry, with residents relying on nearby service hubs—such as Barham or Wakool—for education, retail, and healthcare amenities. The landscape is marked by irrigation infrastructure supporting the local farming economy, which remains the primary driver of activity in the region. There are no major commercial centers or public facilities within the locality itself, reinforcing its status as a peripheral rural area.

Historically, Waugorah and its surrounding districts were developed following the expansion of pastoral leases along the Murray River in the 19th century. The area’s heritage is closely linked to the early European settlement of the Riverina and the subsequent development of water management systems that enabled intensive irrigation. While the locality lacks major heritage-listed architectural sites, it retains a cultural history rooted in the long-standing agricultural traditions of the Murray River border region.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 14215
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections