Courabyra crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 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 Courabyra
Courabyra is a rural locality situated in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, within the Snowy Valleys Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2653. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating terrain and elevated country suited to agriculture and forestry. Demographically, Courabyra has a small, dispersed population typical of rural NSW farming communities, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries.
The local economy and lifestyle are centered around agriculture, particularly orcharding, livestock grazing, and forestry operations. Due to its small population, the locality lacks major commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Tumbarumba and Batlow for schooling, healthcare, shopping, and specialized services. The surrounding natural environment offers residents a quiet rural lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation typical of the Snowy Valleys region.
Historically, the area was developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries as European settlers cleared the land for farming and timber harvesting. The locality shares the broader pioneering history of the Tumbarumba district, which saw growth driven by pastoralism, gold mining, and later the establishment of the region's prominent apple and stone fruit industries. Heritage values in the area are primarily tied to early rural settlement, agricultural infrastructure, and the traditional custodial connections of the local Indigenous peoples.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 112 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.