Mount Cooper crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Mount Cooper
Mount Cooper 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 the rugged terrain, rolling hills, and high-altitude landscapes typical of the Monaro region. Due to its remote and expansive geography, the population is very sparse, consisting primarily of scattered rural landholders and agricultural operators rather than concentrated residential settlements.
Economic activity in Mount Cooper is predominantly rural, focusing on extensive primary industries such as sheep and cattle grazing. The locality has limited local commercial amenities, with residents relying on nearby regional hubs such as Cooma for retail, professional services, health care, and secondary education. Transport links consist mainly of regional council and secondary roads connecting agricultural properties to major regional transit routes.
The history of Mount Cooper is closely tied to the pastoral expansion of the Southern Tablelands and Monaro regions in the 19th century. European settlement historically revolved around large-scale pastoral leases, sheep runs, and the gradual clearing of native bushland for farming. The locality retains a quiet, historic rural character defined by long-standing land-use patterns and heritage associations with early European squatters and graziers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8 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.