Yarragundry crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 17 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yarragundry
Yarragundry is a rural locality situated within the City of Wagga Wagga local government area in the Riverina region of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2650. Geographically, it is positioned along the fertile floodplains of the Murrumbidgee River, west of the Wagga Wagga urban centre. The area is characterized by flat, pastoral landscapes dominated by broadacre farming and agricultural enterprises. As a sparsely populated rural district, it features low demographic density, with its inhabitants primarily engaged in primary production and land management.
Life in Yarragundry is defined by its agricultural heritage and proximity to the regional hub of Wagga Wagga. While the locality lacks major commercial amenities, residents rely on the nearby city for education, healthcare, and retail services. The area’s history is intrinsically linked to the early European settlement of the Riverina, where land was historically utilized for livestock grazing and cereal cropping. While few physical remnants of early colonial settlement remain, the locality retains its identity as a traditional farming community, reflecting the broader development patterns of the Murrumbidgee Valley.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 72 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.