Geehi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Geehi
Geehi is a remote locality situated in the Snowy Valleys Council local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2642. Geographically, it is located in the Snowy Mountains region, nestled within the rugged terrain of Kosciuszko National Park along the banks of the Alpine Way and the Swampy Plain River. Due to its remote wilderness setting within a national park, the area has a permanent resident population of zero or near-zero, serving primarily as a natural and recreational landscape rather than a residential settlement.
Local life and amenities in Geehi are centered entirely around outdoor recreation, wilderness exploration, and tourism rather than traditional community infrastructure. The area features popular spots such as the Geehi Flats campground, which attracts visitors for bushwalking, fishing, and sightseeing. There are no commercial amenities, permanent retail services, or residential infrastructure located within the locality itself; visitors must rely on nearby towns like Khancoban or Jindabyne for supplies and emergency services.
Historically, the area is significant for its associations with Australia's pastoral heritage and the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. The locality contains the historic Geehi Hut, built in the 1950s by mountain cattlemen, which stands as a prominent example of regional alpine vernacular architecture. Additionally, Geehi was a focal point during the engineering feats of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, specifically related to the management and diversion of alpine water systems.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
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.