Macquarie Hills crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
98 recorded in this period, compared with 65 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Macquarie Hills
Macquarie Hills is a residential suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2285. Geographically, the suburb is situated west of Lake Macquarie, characterised by elevated terrain that offers views toward the lake and surrounding bushland. Demographically, it functions primarily as a quiet, low-density residential area, largely populated by families and commuters who travel to nearby commercial hubs such as Cardiff, Warners Bay, and Newcastle for employment and services.
Local life and amenities in Macquarie Hills are primarily residential, with daily commercial and retail needs met by neighbouring suburbs. The area features local parks and green spaces that integrate with the natural topography of the Lake Macquarie region. For broader educational, health, and major retail services, residents rely on adjacent commercial centres accessible via major arterial roads like Cardiff Point Road and Macquarie Road.
Historically, the suburb developed as part of the broader post-war expansion of the Lake Macquarie and Hunter regions, transitioning from bushland and resource-extraction peripheries into suburban housing. The heritage of Macquarie Hills is closely tied to the industrial and coal-mining history of the wider Hunter Valley, though little physical infrastructure remains from this era within the suburb itself, which is now defined by mid-to-late 20th-century residential housing stock.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 22 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 8 |
| Fraud | 8 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 12 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,605 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.