Mindaribba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
6 recorded in this period, compared with 11 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mindaribba
Mindaribba is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Maitland local government area and bearing the postcode 2320. Positioned north-west of Maitland, the area is geographically defined by its low-lying terrain alongside the Paterson River, making the land primarily suitable for agriculture, livestock grazing, and rural residential use. Demographically, Mindaribba is characterized by a very small, dispersed population, reflecting its quiet, pastoral setting while maintaining close economic and social ties to the broader Maitland urban area.
Local life in Mindaribba is strictly rural, with few commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries. Residents rely on nearby townships such as Lorn, Rutherford, and Maitland for retail, healthcare, educational services, and employment. The locality is primarily traversed by rural roads and the North Coast railway line, which runs through the area, facilitating regional transport connections.
The history of the area is deeply rooted in both Indigenous heritage and European settlement. "Mindaribba" is an Aboriginal word believed to mean "the hunter's place" or to reference the local tribal groups of the Wonnarua people, who historically inhabited the Hunter Valley. Following European colonisation in the 19th century, the fertile river flats along the Paterson and Hunter rivers were quickly claimed for agricultural estates and farming, laying the groundwork for the rural landscape seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 97 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.