Coolumburra crime statistics

About Coolumburra

Coolumburra is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Shoalhaven local government area and bearing the postcode 2622. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural tracts typical of the Great Dividing Range's eastern slopes. Due to its remote and rugged setting, the locality has a very small population dispersed across large rural landholdings, resulting in a low population density.

As a predominantly agricultural and bushland area, Coolumburra has minimal commercial amenities and infrastructure, with residents relying on nearby regional centres such as Braidwood or larger Shoalhaven towns for services, education, and retail. Local land use is primarily focused on primary production, including livestock grazing and forestry, alongside conservation efforts to protect the surrounding native ecosystems and wildlife habitats.

The history of Coolumburra is rooted in traditional Indigenous custodianship, followed by European settlement in the 19th century driven by pastoral expansion and timber-getting. European heritage in the broader Shoalhaven and Southern Tablelands region is reflected in historic transport routes and rural properties dating back to early colonial exploration. Today, the locality retains a quiet, historical character defined by its isolated rural setting and connection to the natural environment.

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 11035
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections