Monivae crime statistics

About Monivae

Monivae is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2850 postcode district. The geography of the area is characterised by undulating agricultural land, native bushland, and scattered pastoral holdings typical of the region surrounding Mudgee. Due to its rural nature, Monivae has a very low population density, with residents predominantly living on large farming properties or acreage rather than in a distinct township.

Local life in Monivae is centered around primary agricultural industries, including livestock grazing and viticulture, reflecting the broader economic profile of the Mid-Western LGA. The locality does not feature major commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional hubs such as Mudgee for essential services, healthcare, schooling, and retail shopping. Transport connectivity is provided by a network of sealed and unsealed rural roads linking local properties to the surrounding transport routes.

Historically, the area developed as part of the broader expansion of European settlement in the nineteenth century, initially driven by pastoralism, clearing, and agricultural land use. While Monivae lacks major urban historical sites, the cultural landscape reflects both early European farming history and the prior long-standing connection of the local Wiradjuri people to the land. Place names and property titles in the district often preserve the historical identity of early land grants and rural subdivisions.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 12692
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections