Brindabella 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 Brindabella
Brindabella is a remote rural locality situated in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2611. Located west of the Australian Capital Territory within the rugged Brindabella Ranges, the area is characterized by steep, heavily forested terrain, mountainous topography, and valleys carved by the Goodradigbee River. Due to its isolated wilderness setting, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of dispersed rural landholders and conservation caretakers.
Local life in Brindabella is defined by its isolation and rugged natural environment, with no major commercial amenities, retail centers, or concentrated townships located within the immediate locality. Residents rely on neighboring regional centers, such as Yass or Canberra, for essential services, healthcare, and schooling. The area's infrastructure is minimal, consisting largely of unsealed forestry and pastoral tracks. Recreational activities in the region are primarily outdoor-focused, including bushwalking, four-wheel driving, and trout fishing along the Goodradigbee River.
Historically, the region was traditional land for Indigenous Australian groups before pastoralists moved into the rugged ranges in the 19th century for grazing and forestry. The locality gained wider cultural recognition through the writings of Miles Franklin, whose family settled in the area at "Brindabella Station," and whose semi-autobiographical work *Childhood at Brindabella* immortalized the harsh yet picturesque pioneering life of the valley. Today, the area is largely defined by its conservation value, national park boundaries, and the enduring legacy of early pastoral settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 24 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.