Mooneba crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mooneba
Mooneba is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Kempsey Shire local government area (postcode 2440). Geographically, the area is characterized by low-lying, fertile floodplains adjacent to the Macleay River system, supporting a predominantly agricultural landscape. Demographically, Mooneba is a sparsely populated community, with most residents residing on rural acreages, lifestyle properties, or family farms.
Local life in Mooneba is closely tied to the surrounding rural environment and the nearby regional center of Kempsey, which provides essential commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Agricultural activities, particularly beef cattle grazing and fodder production, form the economic backbone of the area. Due to its rural nature, Mooneba lacks distinct commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries, relying instead on neighboring towns for retail and community infrastructure.
European settlement in the Mooneba area dates back to the 19th century, following the expansion of cedar-getting and agriculture along the Macleay River. The locality’s history reflects the broader development of the Kempsey region, transitioning from early timber harvesting to dairy and beef farming. While retaining its historical agricultural identity, Mooneba continues to function as a quiet residential and farming community within the traditional lands of the Thunggutti (Dunghutti) people.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 71 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.