Cobbadah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
3 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 Cobbadah
Cobbadah is a small rural locality situated in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Gwydir Shire local government area (postcode 2347). The geography is defined by undulating pastoral country and agricultural lands typical of the region's river valleys. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and primarily dispersed across surrounding farming properties, contributing to a quiet, agricultural-based demographic profile.
Local life in Cobbadah revolves predominantly around primary production, specifically sheep and cattle grazing, as well as dryland and irrigated cropping. Because of its remote setting, the locality lacks extensive commercial amenities, with residents typically travelling to nearby larger towns such as Barraba or Manilla for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services.
Historically, the area was traditional land of Aboriginal Australian peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality's development was tied to the expansion of pastoral leases in the New England and North West Slopes districts. Cobbadah retains a historical character reflective of early Australian rural expansion, with local heritage largely preserved through historic rural properties and the enduring pastoral landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 95 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.