Cubba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 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 Cubba
Cubba is a rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, within the Cobar Shire local government area and the 2835 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by the arid to semi-arid landscapes typical of outback New South Wales, featuring expansive pastoral lands and native vegetation suited to dry conditions. Due to its remote setting and vast geographic footprint, the locality records a very low population density, with most residents residing on dispersed pastoral properties and grazing holdings rather than in a concentrated settlement.
Local life in Cubba is primarily centered around primary industry, predominantly extensive sheep and cattle grazing. Because the locality lacks its own dedicated commercial amenities, services, and infrastructure, residents rely on nearby regional centers—most notably the town of Cobar—for retail, healthcare, education, and social services. Road transport via regional highways and unsealed local tracks is essential for connecting the isolated properties of Cubba to surrounding service hubs.
The history of the area is closely tied to the broader exploration and pastoral settlement of western New South Wales during the 19th century. Traditional custodianship of the region belongs to Indigenous Australian language groups who inhabited the semi-arid landscape for millennia. Following European arrival, the establishment of the locality was driven by the pastoral industry, which shaped the large landholdings and rural transport routes that continue to define the area today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Stock theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 26 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.