Duckenfield crime statistics

About Duckenfield

Duckenfield is a rural locality in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated within the City of Maitland local government area and the 2321 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying floodplains adjacent to the Hunter River, making its land primarily suited to agriculture and grazing. Due to its rural nature and prone-to-flooding topography, the population is very small, consisting largely of dispersed rural landholders rather than a concentrated residential community.

Local life in Duckenfield is defined by its quiet, agricultural setting, with residents relying on nearby towns such as Morpeth and Rutherford for commercial services, schooling, and daily amenities. The locality has no major commercial hubs or public facilities of its own, functioning instead as a tranquil farming district. Transport links are maintained via local rural roads connecting to the broader Maitland and Hunter Valley transport networks.

Historically, the area takes its name from the Duckenfield estate, established in the early colonial period by the Cox family and later associated with prominent industrialist John Eales, who utilized the fertile riverlands for extensive agricultural operations. The locality retains a quiet historical character tied to the early agricultural development of the Hunter Valley. While few prominent public historic sites remain active visitor attractions, the landscape itself reflects the region's deep roots in colonial farming and pastoralism.

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 11301
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections