Ando crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ando
Ando is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of southeastern New South Wales, within the 2631 postcode. Geographically, it is characterized by an elevated, undulating tablelands landscape typical of the Monaro region, featuring expansive open plains used predominantly for agricultural purposes. Due to its remote and purely rural nature, Ando has a very small population and low population density, with residents primarily scattered across large pastoral holdings.
The local lifestyle in Ando is centered around primary production, specifically sheep and cattle grazing. The locality operates largely without commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service centers such as Bombala and Cooma for retail, healthcare, education, and social services. Road transport via local connecting routes provides access to these neighboring towns, while community engagement is generally tied to broader district networks.
Historically, Ando developed as part of the 19th-century pastoral expansion of the Monaro. European settlement transformed the native grasslands into sheep runs and cattle stations, shaping the agrarian character that remains defining today. While the locality contains few built heritage sites of formal regional significance, its cultural landscape reflects the enduring history of high-country farming and pastoralism in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 49 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.