Doyles Creek crime statistics

About Doyles Creek

Doyles Creek is a rural locality in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated within the Singleton Council local government area and the 2330 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, agricultural lands, and native bushland typical of the broader Hunter Valley. Demographically, Doyles Creek has a very small population, largely consisting of rural landowners and agricultural workers, resulting in a low population density.

Due to its sparse population and rural setting, the locality has minimal local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby townships such as Singleton and Jerrys Plains for retail, healthcare, and educational services. Land use in Doyles Creek is primarily divided between agricultural pursuits, such as livestock grazing, and resource extraction, given its location within the rich coal-bearing strata of the Sydney-Gunnedah Basin.

Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Wonnarua people before European settlement in the 19th century, which initially focused on pastoralism and agriculture. In the latter half of the 20th and early 21st centuries, the region's history has been significantly shaped by the expansion of the Hunter Valley coal industry, which has introduced large-scale mining operations and associated land-use transitions to the surrounding district.

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 11290
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections