Nebea 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 Nebea
Nebea is a rural locality situated in the Orana region of New South Wales, within the Coonamble Shire local government area and the 2829 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, semi-arid terrain typical of the western plains of New South Wales, supporting extensive dryland agriculture and livestock grazing. Due to its expansive rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents primarily engaged in primary production industries such as sheep and cattle farming, as well as broadacre cropping.
Local life in Nebea is intrinsically tied to the surrounding agricultural landscape and the nearby service centers. Day-to-day amenities, commercial services, education, and healthcare facilities are accessed in regional hubs such as Coonamble and Gulargambone. The community relies on rural road networks for transport and logistics, reflecting the remote, self-reliant lifestyle typical of the Shire's outlying farming districts.
Historically, the region developed following European exploration and the subsequent establishment of pastoral leases in the 19th century. The traditional custodians of the broader Coonamble and Nebea region are the Aboriginal people, whose deep-rooted history predates European settlement. The locality's heritage is defined by the evolution of pastoralism and agriculture, which shaped the clearing of the land, the establishment of stock routes, and the enduring rural settlement patterns still visible today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 18 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.