Bocobra crime statistics

About Bocobra

Bocobra is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, within the Cabonne Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2865. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land typical of the sheep-wheat belt and the broader Central Tablelands periphery. Due to its rural nature, Bocobra has a very small, dispersed population living primarily in farmsteads, contributing to the agricultural output of the wider Cabonne region without a distinct, built-up urban centre.

Local life in Bocobra revolves around primary production, predominantly broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Residents rely on nearby regional hubs, such as Molong or Cumnock, for essential services, commercial retail, healthcare, and schooling. Community engagement for the locality is largely tied to the broader activities and sports clubs of the Cabonne Shire, reflecting a traditional Australian rural lifestyle.

Historically, the area was developed in the 19th century following European settlement and the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture in the Central West. Like many surrounding localities in the Cabonne local government area, Bocobra’s history is rooted in the clearing of land for farming, the establishment of early transport routes, and the steady evolution of rural landholdings. Few distinct heritage structures remain in the public sphere, with the historical footprint primarily preserved through generational farming properties and rural infrastructure.

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 10432
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections