Monga crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Monga
Monga is a rural locality situated in the Southern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area (postcode 2622). Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, native eucalypt forests, and high-altitude tableland landscapes. It is largely defined by the presence of the Monga National Park, which protects significant tracts of temperate rainforest and native bushland. Due to its protected status and topographical constraints, the population is extremely sparse, consisting primarily of scattered rural landholdings rather than a distinct residential township.
The locality has virtually no commercial amenities, retail outlets, or urban infrastructure, with residents relying on nearby service centres such as Braidwood for daily goods, schooling, and healthcare. Local life in Monga is closely tied to the natural environment, with land use centered around conservation, low-impact agriculture, and forestry. Recreational activity in the area is driven by tourism associated with Monga National Park, which features bushwalking tracks, heritage sites, and scenic viewpoints along the Mongarlowe River.
Historically, the Monga area holds significance linked to early European exploration, timber harvesting, and gold mining during the 19th century. Timber getters and miners were drawn to the dense forests and waterways, leaving behind historical traces such as old logging tracks and remnants of past settlements within the national park boundaries. European heritage sits alongside deep traditional connections to the land by the local Aboriginal custodians. Today, the area’s historical remnants are preserved within the protected natural landscape, reflecting the shifting frontier industries of colonial New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 27 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.