Moonan Brook crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Moonan Brook
Moonan Brook is a rural locality situated in the Upper Hunter Shire of New South Wales, within the 2337 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral land, rugged ranges, and the Hunter River catchment, providing a scenic backdrop typical of the upper Hunter Valley. Demographically, Moonan Brook is sparsely populated, supporting a tight-knit rural community primarily engaged in agriculture, including beef cattle breeding and horse breeding.
Local life in Moonan Brook is defined by its quiet, community-focused rural environment. Amenities within the immediate locality are minimal, relying on nearby larger regional centres such as Scone for comprehensive retail, educational, and healthcare services. Residents and visitors frequently access the surrounding natural environment for outdoor recreation, including fishing, bushwalking, and exploring the fringes of the Barrington Tops National Park.
Historically, the area was traditional land belonging to the Wonnarua and Gamilaraay Aboriginal peoples before European settlement in the 19th century. The locality's development was historically tied to the expansion of pastoralism and gold mining in the wider region during the mid-to-late 1800s. Today, Moonan Brook retains much of its historic rural character, featuring heritage homesteads and remnants of its early settlement era embedded within the pastoral landscape.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 19 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.