Buckenderra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 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 Buckenderra
Buckenderra is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the 2630 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by the rolling tablelands and high-country landscapes typical of the Monaro region, bounded to the west by the upper reaches of Lake Eucumbene. Due to its expansive rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily engaging in primary production industries such as sheep and cattle grazing.
As a remote agricultural district, Buckenderra has limited local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional service hubs such as Cooma for retail, healthcare, and education. The locality is largely defined by its natural environment, which supports outdoor activities including fishing, boating, and camping around the shores of Lake Eucumbene. Transport links consist primarily of rural roads connecting local properties to the Snowy Mountains Highway.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader European settlement and pastoral expansion of the Monaro. The landscape and local nomenclature reflect both early European pastoral leases and the region's deep Indigenous connections. While few historic structures remain distinct from the area's working farming infrastructure, Buckenderra's history is closely tied to the evolution of New South Wales' high-country pastoralism and, later, the construction of the nearby Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 21 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.