Higher Macdonald crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 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 Higher Macdonald
Higher Macdonald is a rural locality situated along the Macdonald River in New South Wales, within the City of Hawkesbury local government area and the 2775 postcode. Located approximately 90 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterized by rugged sandstone topography, steep valley slopes, and limited flat alluvial plains adjacent to the river. The population is very small and dispersed, reflecting its remote bushland setting, with residents primarily engaged in agriculture, rural-residential living, and local trades.
Due to its isolated geography, Higher Macdonald has minimal commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby towns such as St Albans and Wisemans Ferry for basic services, while broader commercial and administrative needs are met further south in Windsor and Richmond. Access to the locality is primarily via Settlers Road, which winds through the Macdonald Valley. The surrounding environment heavily shapes local life, with the river system supporting recreational activities such as kayaking and fishing, alongside ongoing management of bushfire and flood risks typical of the Hawkesbury-Nepean region.
European settlement in the Macdonald Valley dates back to the early 19th century, when the area was explored and subsequently settled for agriculture, particularly citrus growing and timber harvesting. The valley retains historical significance through its 19th-century rural infrastructure, including remnants of early homesteads, sandstone architecture, and transport routes that reflect the pioneering history of the Hawkesbury district.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 20 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.