Ournie crime statistics

About Ournie

Ournie is a rural locality situated in the southern region of New South Wales, within the Snowy Valleys Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2640. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating topography, native bushland, and agricultural lands situated near the Murray River catchment. Due to its remote and predominantly rural setting, Ournie has a very small population, with most residents engaged in primary production industries such as livestock grazing.

Local life in Ournie is quiet and self-reliant, revolving primarily around agricultural operations and rural residential living. The locality lacks significant commercial amenities, meaning residents rely on nearby regional service centres—such as Tumbarumba, Corryong, or Khancoban—for retail, healthcare, education, and social services. Recreational activities in the surrounding area typically focus on the natural environment, including fishing, bushwalking, and exploring the foothills of the Snowy Mountains.

Historically, the Ournie district developed in the 19th century alongside the broader settlement of the South West Slopes region. European activity in the area initially centred on pastoral leases, followed by gold prospecting and small-scale mining ventures during the 19th-century gold rush era. Remnants of this early pioneering and mining history remain part of the region's cultural heritage, though few formal historical structures persist within the locality today.

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 13115
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections