Tuross crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Tuross
Tuross is a rural locality situated within the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area in New South Wales, sharing the 2630 postcode. Geographically, it is located in the high-country region near the Great Dividing Range, characterized by undulating terrain and temperate pastoral land. As a sparsely populated area, the region is defined by its agricultural landscape, with local demographics primarily consisting of long-term residents engaged in primary production and land management.
Local life in Tuross is defined by its rural isolation and reliance on neighboring service hubs within the Snowy Monaro region. Amenities are minimal within the locality itself, necessitating travel to larger nearby towns for commerce, education, and healthcare. The area’s heritage is rooted in early European pastoral settlement, with much of the land’s history tied to the development of the Australian sheep and cattle industries. Today, the locality maintains its traditional character, serving as a quiet residential and agricultural buffer zone within the broader Snowy Monaro landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 23 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.