Combaning crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Combaning
Combaning is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Temora Shire local government area and the 2666 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to gently undulating terrain typical of the South West Slopes, dominated by agricultural land use primarily dedicated to broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Demographically, Combaning supports a very small population, reflecting the sparse settlement patterns common to the surrounding agricultural district.
Local life and amenities in Combaning are closely tied to the nearby regional centre of Temora, which provides essential services, commercial retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. The locality itself operates primarily as a residential and working farming community without significant commercial infrastructure. Road transport links connect local agricultural properties to Temora and other regional hubs, facilitating the transport of regional produce and access to community services.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the broader expansion of agriculture and gold mining in the Temora district. Settlement was spurred by agricultural selection and the establishment of transport routes supporting the rural economy. While few historical structures remain prominent today, the locality retains a cultural landscape shaped by generations of farming families and the historical subdivisions that defined the Riverina's agrarian expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 100 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.