Lower Macdonald crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lower Macdonald
Lower Macdonald is a rural locality situated in the Hawkesbury region of New South Wales, within the 2775 postcode area. Positioned along the banks of the Macdonald River just north of its confluence with the Hawkesbury River, the area is characterized by steep sandstone valleys, rugged bushland, and narrow alluvial floodplains. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community with a quiet, semi-rural character, primarily home to residents seeking a secluded lifestyle away from major metropolitan centers.
Due to its remote geography, local life and amenities in Lower Macdonald are minimal, with residents relying on nearby towns like Wisemans Ferry and Windsor for commercial services, schools, and healthcare. Access to the locality is primarily achieved via road and local ferry services crossing the Hawkesbury and Macdonald rivers. The surrounding environment heavily influences the local lifestyle, offering opportunities for river-based recreation, agriculture, and bushwalking.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Darug people before European settlement in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The valley was subsequently developed for agriculture, taking advantage of the fertile river flats for farming and citrus growing. Today, the locality retains several historic rural properties and remnants of early European settlement, reflecting its long history as a remote agrarian pocket of the Hawkesbury district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 4 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 244 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.