McCullys Gap crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About McCullys Gap
McCullys Gap is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Muswellbrook Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2333. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral valleys, and proximity to the Hunter River system. Due to its rural nature, the population is small, consisting primarily of residents engaged in local agriculture, grazing, and surrounding regional industries, with demographic traits typical of New South Wales' rural farming communities.
Life in McCullys Gap is centered around rural living, with local economic activity largely driven by agriculture and beef cattle farming. While the locality itself maintains a quiet, agrarian character with minimal commercial development, residents rely on the nearby town of Muswellbrook for comprehensive retail, medical, educational, and professional services. The area's transport network primarily consists of rural roads connecting the local farming properties to the broader Hunter Valley infrastructure.
Historically, the region's development was tied to the expansion of European settlement in the Hunter Valley during the 19th century, initially focusing on pastoral leases, agriculture, and stock routes. The cultural heritage of McCullys Gap is reflective of early rural enterprise in New South Wales, featuring historical homesteads, traditional farming landscapes, and strong ties to the broader history of the Muswellbrook district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 262 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.