Cobramunga crime statistics

About Cobramunga

Cobramunga is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Murray River Council local government area and holding the postcode 2732. Positioned near the Murray River system, the geography is characterized by flat, fertile plains historically utilized for agricultural production, irrigation, and pastoral activities. Due to its remote and predominantly rural nature, the locality has a very small population and low population density, with residents largely dispersed across private landholdings and farms.

Local life and amenities in Cobramunga are minimal, with the locality relying heavily on nearby regional service centers—such as Barham or larger cross-border towns like Cobram in Victoria—for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and professional services. The local economy is tied closely to primary industries, primarily agriculture, crop growing, and livestock grazing, supported by the region's irrigation infrastructure.

The history of Cobramunga is rooted in traditional Indigenous custodianship by the local Aboriginal peoples, followed by European settlement and land clearing for pastoral leases in the 19th century. The area’s development was shaped by the broader expansion of New South Wales’ irrigation districts and the pastoral boom along the Murray River. While retaining few built historical landmarks, the landscape reflects the enduring heritage of early Australian farming and river-trade history.

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 10955
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections