Kybeyan crime statistics

About Kybeyan

Kybeyan is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2631. Geographically, the area is characterized by an elevated, undulating tablelands landscape featuring native grasslands, open eucalyptus woodlands, and private agricultural holdings. Due to its remote setting and large rural land parcels, the locality has a very sparse population, contributing to the broader demographic profile of the Monaro region, which is primarily driven by primary production.

Local life and amenities in Kybeyan are centered around pastoral activities, predominantly sheep and cattle grazing. The locality operates largely self-sufficiently, with residents relying on nearby regional service hubs such as Cooma or Nimmitabel for commercial retail, healthcare, education, and emergency services. Infrastructure within Kybeyan itself is minimal, consisting primarily of rural access roads, farm homesteads, and agricultural fencing distributed across a wide geographic expanse.

Historically, the Kybeyan district developed as part of the European pastoral expansion into the Monaro plains during the 19th century. The land was largely utilized for extensive grazing and squatting runs before being surveyed and subdivided into formal agricultural holdings. Cultural heritage in the area is closely tied to early European settlement, traditional farming practices, and the displaced Aboriginal heritage of the traditional custodians of the Monaro, leaving behind a quiet rural landscape shaped by generations of agricultural land use.

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
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12232
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections