Wambrook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Wambrook
Wambrook is a rural locality situated in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area of New South Wales, within the 2630 postcode. Geographically, it is located in the Monaro high plains, a region characterized by undulating tablelands and pastoral landscapes. The area is sparsely populated, with land use primarily dedicated to sheep and cattle grazing. Due to its inland elevation, Wambrook experiences a cool-temperate climate with distinct seasonal variations, including occasional frost and light winter snowfalls typical of the broader Monaro district.
The locality functions as a quiet agricultural community with few commercial amenities, as residents typically rely on the nearby town of Cooma for essential services, healthcare, and retail. Life in Wambrook is defined by its agricultural heritage and isolated rural character. Historical development in the area was closely linked to the 19th-century expansion of the pastoral industry in the Monaro, where early settlers established large landholdings. While the locality lacks major urban infrastructure, its heritage is preserved through its long-standing farming estates and the cultural history of the region’s original pastoral development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 48 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.