Ingebirah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 9 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Ingebirah
Ingebirah is a rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2627. Geographically situated in the high country region of the Snowy Mountains near the border with Victoria, the area is characterized by rugged alpine terrain, high-altitude native vegetation, and proximity to Kosciuszko National Park. Due to its remote mountainous setting and harsh winter conditions, the locality has a sparse permanent population, with demographic data largely subsumed into the broader Snowy Monaro statistical area.
Due to its low population density and isolated environment, Ingebirah contains virtually no commercial amenities, local services, or distinct civic infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby service centers such as Jindabyne or Bombala for retail, healthcare, education, and emergency services. The local lifestyle is defined primarily by primary industries, particularly extensive high-country grazing, as well as seasonal recreational activities associated with the surrounding alpine environment, including bushwalking, backcountry skiing, and nature conservation.
The history of Ingebirah is closely tied to the broader exploration and pastoral settlement of the Monaro and Snowy Mountains regions during the 19th century. European use of the land historically centered on seasonal high-country cattle grazing, known locally as snow-leasting, where graziers moved livestock to the alpine pastures during the warmer summer months. Over the 20th century, the establishment and expansion of Kosciuszko National Park shifted land use patterns away from widespread grazing toward environmental protection, watershed management, and heritage preservation.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 93 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.