The Brothers crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About The Brothers
The Brothers is a rural locality situated within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area in New South Wales, sharing the 2630 postcode with the regional hub of Cooma. Geographically, the area is defined by the rugged, undulating terrain typical of the Monaro high plains, characterized by grasslands and temperate woodlands. As a sparsely populated locality, its demographic profile is primarily agricultural, with land use dominated by extensive livestock grazing and pastoral activities.
Local life in The Brothers is defined by its remote setting and integration with the broader Cooma-Monaro district. The area lacks its own centralized commercial or public amenities, with residents relying on Cooma for education, healthcare, and retail services. Historically, the locality’s development has been inextricably linked to the early European settlement of the Monaro region, which saw the land utilized for large-scale sheep and cattle runs throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The landscape remains reflective of this agrarian heritage, containing scattered historic homesteads and remnants of traditional farming infrastructure that mark the region’s long-standing contribution to the New South Wales pastoral economy.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 30 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.