Mihi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mihi
Mihi is a rural locality situated in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Uralla Shire local government area (postcode 2358). Spanning a typical New England tablelands landscape of undulating grazing country and remnant bushland, the area experiences a temperate highland climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters, often featuring winter frosts. Demographically, Mihi supports a sparse population comprising primarily rural landholders, agricultural workers, and families engaged in regional primary industries.
The local economy is predominantly agriculturally focused, driven by sheep grazing for wool and meat, as well as beef cattle production. Due to its rural seclusion and low population density, Mihi lacks commercial amenities; residents rely on nearby Uralla and the regional hub of Armidale for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport connectivity is provided by a network of secondary rural roads linking local properties to the New England Highway.
European settlement in the Mihi district dates back to the mid-19th century, following the expansion of pastoral leases across the Northern Tablelands. The locality’s history is closely intertwined with the broader development of the Uralla Shire, initially centred on squatting runs before transitioning to closer settled farming and pastoral estates. While the area retains few built heritage sites of major scale, the cultural landscape reflects generations of pastoral use and European habitation.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 32 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.