Coolangubra crime statistics

About Coolangubra

Coolangubra is a rural locality situated in the Bega Valley Shire of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2550. Geographically, the area is characterized by rugged terrain, dense native forests, and proximity to national park lands within the South East Forest region. Due to its remote setting and extensive bushland coverage, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of dispersed rural landholdings rather than a centralized township.

The locality has virtually no commercial amenities, retail infrastructure, or public services, with residents relying on nearby service centers such as Bombala or Bega for daily needs, education, and healthcare. Local activity is largely defined by primary production, conservation management, and low-impact forestry. The surrounding landscape provides natural habitats for native wildlife and supports recreational activities such as bushwalking and four-wheel driving in designated state forests and reserves.

Historically, the region's development was tied to timber harvesting, grazing, and the establishment of transport routes connecting the tablelands to the Far South Coast. The traditional custodians of the land are Aboriginal Australian language groups of the region. Much of the historical fabric of Coolangubra remains embedded in its natural landscape, with heritage values primarily reflecting early European exploration, resource extraction, and the evolution of New South Wales forest management.

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
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections