Cowabbie crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cowabbie
Cowabbie is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of New South Wales, within the Coolamon Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2652. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to broadacre agriculture, predominantly wheat and other grain crops, as well as sheep grazing. Due to its rural nature and small geographic footprint, Cowabbie has a very low population density, contributing to the broader demographic profile of the Coolamon agricultural district, where residents typically reside on dispersed rural properties and family-operated farms.
Local life in Cowabbie revolves entirely around the agricultural industry, with community and commercial services accessed in nearby towns such as Coolamon, Ganmain, and Ariah Park. The locality lacks a distinct commercial center, meaning residents rely on neighboring communities for retail, education, healthcare, and recreational facilities. Infrastructure within Cowabbie primarily consists of local rural roads, grain storage and transport networks, and public utilities supporting the surrounding farming enterprises.
The history of Cowabbie is closely tied to the post-contact pastoral and agricultural expansion of the Riverina during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The area was traditionally part of the lands of the Wiradjuri Nation prior to European settlement. Following the opening of the region for selection and the subsequent arrival of the railway network in the broader district, Cowabbie developed as a productive farming community, retaining its historical focus on cereal cropping and pastoralism to the present day.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 16 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.