Gooandra crime statistics

About Gooandra

Gooandra is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2629. Geographically, the area is characterized by the rugged terrain, undulating tablelands, and cool-temperate climate typical of the Monaro region. Due to its remote and expansive landscape, Gooandra has a very low population density, with residents primarily residing on scattered rural properties and pastoral holdings rather than in a concentrated township.

Local life in Gooandra is centered around primary agricultural industries, predominantly extensive sheep and cattle grazing. The locality operates largely self-sufficiently, relying on nearby larger regional service hubs—such as Cooma and Berridale—for commercial retail, healthcare, secondary education, and emergency services. Infrastructure within the locality itself is minimal, consisting mainly of rural access roads and utilities servicing the surrounding farming enterprises.

Historically, the region's development was shaped by European pastoral settlement in the 19th century, which transformed the traditional lands of the Indigenous Monero (Ngarigo) people into sheep runs and cattle stations. The heritage of Gooandra is closely tied to the broader history of the Monaro pastoral lease system, early exploration, and the endurance of high-country farming communities. Few historical structures remain intact today, with the local heritage preserved primarily through its long-standing rural land use patterns.

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
• NSW Spatial Services
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