Maraylya crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
30 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Maraylya
Maraylya is a semi-rural suburb located in north-western Sydney, New South Wales, situated approximately 42 kilometres from the Sydney central business district. Administratively, it falls primarily within the local government area of The Hills Shire (with a small portion in the City of Hawkesbury) and shares the 2765 postcode. Characterised by rolling hills, acreage properties, and pockets of remnant bushland, the locality supports a relatively low-density population consisting largely of families and acreage-holders engaged in local agriculture, horticulture, and commuting to nearby commercial centres.
Local life in Maraylya is defined by its quiet, rural-residential atmosphere and primary reliance on surrounding towns for major commercial and retail services. The locality is home to Maraylya Public School, a small foundational educational facility that serves as a community hub for families in the area. Open green spaces, local sporting facilities, and equestrian properties support an outdoor-oriented lifestyle, while broader shopping, medical, and secondary education needs are met in nearby centres such as Rouse Hill, Windsor, and Dural.
Historically, the Maraylya area was originally inhabited by the Darug people, who maintained a connection to the land prior to European settlement. Following British colonisation in the late 18th and 19th centuries, the region was progressively cleared and developed for agriculture, particularly citrus orchards, small-scale farming, and timber getting. Over the late 20th and early 21st centuries, much of the historic farmland has transitioned into semi-rural acreage estates, though the locality retains its distinct historical identity as part of Sydney's historic agricultural fringe.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 7 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 2 |
| Arson | 4 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,281 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.