Mollyan crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 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 Mollyan
Mollyan is a rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Warrumbungle Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2842. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat to gently undulating terrain typical of the expansive agricultural and pastoral plains defining the region. Demographically, Mollyan has a very low population density, with residents primarily living on dispersed rural properties and engaged in primary production.
Local life and economic activity in Mollyan are centred around agriculture, predominantly broadacre cropping and livestock grazing. Due to its sparse population, the locality does not contain commercial hubs, distinct urban amenities, or public services; instead, residents rely on nearby regional centres such as Coonabarabran or Gilgandra for retail, healthcare, education, and social infrastructure.
European history in the Mollyan area dates back to the 19th century when the region was first opened up for pastoral settlement and sheep and cattle stations were established. The land use has remained predominantly agricultural since European colonisation, building upon the traditional custodianship of the local Aboriginal peoples, whose heritage remains an integral part of the wider Warrumbungle landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 48 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.