Coolac crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
31 recorded in this period, compared with 27 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Coolac
Coolac is a small rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2727. Positioned along the Hume Highway, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural landscapes and rolling hills typical of the Murrumbidgee river catchment region. The population is predominantly small and dispersed, reflecting its status as a tight-knit rural farming community engaged primarily in sheep and cattle grazing, as well as broadacre cropping.
Local life and amenities in Coolac are modest, centered on its rural setting with essential services largely accessed from nearby larger regional centers such as Gundagai and Cootamundra. The locality historically featured community gathering points common to rural Australian settlements, though daily life revolves heavily around agricultural production and local industry. The Hume Highway historically bisected the settlement before a bypass was constructed, shifting the rhythm of local traffic and commerce while preserving the area's quiet, pastoral character.
European settlement in the Coolac area dates back to the mid-19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism along stock routes between Sydney and Melbourne. The locality developed as a staging point along these early transport routes, eventually growing with the establishment of local services to support the surrounding agricultural properties. Several historic buildings and structures within the wider district bear witness to its 19th-century origins as a coaching stop and rural outpost.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 5 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 244 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.