Yathella crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Yathella
Yathella is a small rural locality situated within the Junee Shire in the Riverina region of New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2650. Geographically, it is characterized by undulating agricultural plains typical of the region, primarily supporting broad-acre cropping and livestock grazing. As a sparsely populated rural district, it does not function as a residential township, and its demographic profile is defined by a small number of landholders associated with the primary production sector.
The area functions as an extension of the broader Junee hinterland, with local life centered on agricultural enterprise rather than formal commercial or social amenities. Residents rely on the nearby town of Junee for essential services, including education, retail, and healthcare. Historically, Yathella developed as part of the expansion of the Riverina’s pastoral and wheat-growing industries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The landscape retains its agricultural heritage, shaped by the historic subdivision of land parcels that facilitated the region’s long-standing contribution to the New South Wales primary industry economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 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.