Countegany crime statistics

About Countegany

Countegany is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2630. Geographically, the area is characterized by elevated, undulating tablelands typical of the Monaro region, featuring a cool temperate climate with cold winters and mild summers. Due to its expansive agricultural landscape, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of residents engaged in local primary industries rather than concentrated residential development.

Local life in Countegany is centered around rural and agricultural activities, predominantly sheep and cattle grazing. The locality lacks significant commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby service hubs such as Cooma for retail, healthcare, education, and social infrastructure. The surrounding environment supports a quiet, pastoral lifestyle with vast open spaces and limited public infrastructure within the locality boundaries.

Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Ngarigo people before European settlement in the 19th century. Following exploration and the establishment of pastoral runs, the district developed a strong heritage rooted in the Australian high-country pastoral and squatting eras. While few historic structures remain prominent in public records today, the cultural landscape reflects generations of farming families who shaped the Monaro region's agricultural 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 11089
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections