Gunningrah crime statistics

About Gunningrah

Gunningrah is a rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2632. Geographically situated in the Monaro region of the state's southern tablelands, the area is characterized by high-altitude plains, undulating grazing country, and a cold temperate climate typical of the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Due to its expansive agricultural landholdings, the population is very sparse, consisting primarily of farming families and rural landholders dispersed across large pastoral properties.

The local economy and lifestyle in Gunningrah are centered almost entirely on primary production, predominantly Merino sheep grazing for wool and cattle farming. The locality operates without a distinct commercial center or civic amenities, relying instead on nearby regional hubs such as Bombala and Cooma for retail, healthcare, education, and social services. Transport is facilitated by local rural roads connecting to the Monaro Highway, supporting the transport of agricultural commodities.

The history of Gunningrah is closely tied to the traditional custodianship of the Ngarigo people, who managed the high-country landscape for millennia before European settlement. Following European exploration in the 19th century, the land was rapidly taken up for pastoral leases due to its suitability for extensive grazing. The locality retains its historical pastoral character, with many family-owned farming properties operating across generations within the broader Snowy Monaro landscape.

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.

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