Mookerawa crime statistics

About Mookerawa

Mookerawa is a rural locality situated in the Central West region of New South Wales, lying within the Dubbo Regional Council local government area and the 2820 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush, and proximity to the upper reaches of the Macquarie River catchment and Lake Burrendong. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small, predominantly consisting of landowners and primary producers engaged in regional agriculture and livestock grazing.

Amenities within Mookerawa itself are minimal, with residents relying on nearby regional service hubs such as Wellington and Dubbo for commercial, educational, and healthcare needs. The locality is largely defined by its quiet countryside, offering outdoor recreation opportunities associated with nearby waterways and pastoral landscapes.

Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader settlement of the Wellington and Macquarie valleys, driven by pastoralism and regional gold prospecting. The place name itself reflects the Indigenous heritage of the region, derived from local Wiradjuri terminology. While few historical structures remain standing in the immediate locality, the landscape bears the enduring marks of early European exploration, transport routes, and agricultural expansion in inland New South Wales.

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 12701
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections