Tinderry 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 Tinderry
Tinderry is a rural locality situated within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area in New South Wales, holding the postcode 2620. Geographically, it is dominated by the rugged terrain of the Tinderry Range, a prominent geological feature characterized by granite outcrops and high-altitude slopes. The landscape is primarily mountainous and encompasses parts of the Tinderry Nature Reserve, which serves to protect the region’s diverse native flora and fauna. Due to its challenging topography and distance from major urban centers, the area is sparsely populated, with land use largely restricted to conservation, forestry, and limited small-scale agriculture.
The locality lacks significant commercial or social infrastructure, functioning primarily as a remote residential and conservation area. Residents typically rely on larger nearby towns, such as Michelago or Cooma, for essential amenities, schooling, and healthcare services. Historically, the area was utilized by early European settlers for pastoral activities, though the difficult terrain limited large-scale development. Today, Tinderry is recognized for its significant natural heritage and biodiversity, attracting occasional recreational bushwalkers and naturalists, while maintaining a quiet, undeveloped character defined by its isolated position in the Monaro region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 59 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.