Moolarben crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moolarben
Moolarben is a rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2850. Geographically situated in the Central West region, the area is characterised by undulating terrain, native bushland, and cleared agricultural properties interspersed with prominent resource extraction operations. Due to the dominance of large-scale open-cut and underground coal mining in the vicinity, the local population is very small, consisting largely of transient or locally based industry personnel alongside traditional agricultural landholders.
Local life in Moolarben is primarily defined by the surrounding rural landscape and the heavy industrial presence of the Moolarben Coal Complex. The locality functions largely as an operational and industrial zone rather than a residential hub; consequently, day-to-day retail, educational, and healthcare amenities are accessed in nearby population centres such as Gulgong and Mudgee. Transport infrastructure in the area primarily serves heavy freight, agricultural logistics, and mining traffic via regional connecting roads.
Historically, Moolarben developed as a quiet pastoral and agricultural district prior to the significant expansion of the region's coal mining sector in the 21st century. The establishment of major mining operations transformed the local economy, shifting the land-use profile from traditional farming towards heavy industry. While few distinct heritage sites remain prominent within the immediate locality, the broader 2850 postcode area shares a rich regional history tied to early European exploration, agriculture, and the historic gold rushes of the mid-19th century.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 10 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.