Middlingbank crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Middlingbank
Middlingbank is a rural locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated within the 2630 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating tablelands, grassy plains, and rural properties typical of the Monaro region. Due to its agricultural focus and sparse population, demographic data is limited, with the community largely consisting of farming families and landholders engaged in primary production, predominantly sheep and cattle grazing.
Local life in Middlingbank is quiet and self-reliant, revolving around agricultural pursuits rather than commercial or retail infrastructure. The locality lacks a distinct commercial centre, meaning residents travel to nearby regional hubs such as Cooma for retail, professional services, health care, and schooling. Community interaction is typically informal or centered around regional agricultural networks, local bushfire brigades, and broader Snowy Monaro community events.
Historically, Middlingbank developed as part of the broader European settlement and pastoral expansion of the Monaro district during the 19th century. The area holds a quiet historical footprint, with early land grants and pastoral runs laying the foundation for the region's enduring farming heritage. Few heritage-listed structures remain prominent, though the landscape itself bears the enduring markers of historic rural subdivision and historic farming routes connecting the Monaro tablelands.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 22 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.