Yarara crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Yarara
Yarara is a rural locality situated in the Greater Hume Shire of New South Wales, within the 2644 postcode. Located in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the landscape is defined by undulating agricultural terrain and proximity to the Murray River valley. As a sparsely populated farming community, the demographic is predominantly centered around primary production, with residents living on dispersed pastoral and cropping properties.
Local life in Yarara is characterized by its agricultural focus, with essential services and community infrastructure primarily accessed in nearby townships such as Holbrook or Tumbarumba. The area remains an integrated part of the broader Southern Riverina region, sharing in its regional identity. Historically, the area was settled during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the broader expansion of land selection in New South Wales. While it lacks a major commercial center, the locality preserves its heritage through its long-standing farming estates and the rural character established by early European settlers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 27 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.