Macdonalds Creek 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 Macdonalds Creek
Macdonalds Creek is a rural locality situated within the Liverpool Plains Shire local government area in New South Wales, bearing the postcode 2339. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat to undulating terrain typical of the broader Liverpool Plains region, featuring fertile soils primarily dedicated to broadacre agriculture, including dryland and irrigated cropping as well as livestock grazing. Due to its expansive rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, with residents typically residing on substantial farming properties.
As a remote agricultural district, Macdonalds Creek lacks commercial amenities, retail centers, and urban infrastructure. Local residents rely on nearby regional centers—such as Quirindi and Werris Creek—for essential services, education, healthcare, and shopping. The lifestyle is defined by primary production, isolation, and a strong connection to the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Historically, the locality is part of the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi (Gamilaraay) Aboriginal people, who inhabited the Liverpool Plains for thousands of years prior to European settlement. Following European exploration and the establishment of pastoral runs in the 19th century, the area developed around agriculture. The locality derives its name from the local watercourse, Macdonalds Creek, which drains into the region's broader river systems and has historically supported the district's farming enterprises.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11 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.