Markwell crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 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 Markwell
Markwell is a rural locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2423. Situated north of Sydney within the Manning and Great Lakes region, the geography is characterised by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural valleys typical of the NSW Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature, the population is small and dispersed, primarily engaging in primary production, lifestyle farming, and acreage living.
Local life in Markwell is defined by its quiet, community-focused rural environment. The locality lacks a major commercial centre, relying instead on nearby towns such as Bulahdelah or Stroud for everyday retail, professional services, education, and healthcare. Residents access these regional hubs via local road networks, and the area supports a lifestyle centred on agriculture, nature, and privacy.
Historically, the region developed through a combination of timber getting, agriculture, and small-scale settlement in the 19th and early 20th centuries. European history in the broader Mid-Coast area is tied to the exploitation of rich cedar forests followed by the establishment of dairy and beef cattle farming. While few large-scale historic commercial structures remain in Markwell itself, the landscape retains traces of early rural subdivision and agricultural heritage associated with the expansion of the NSW interior.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 144 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.