Mooney Mooney Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Mooney Mooney Creek
Mooney Mooney Creek is a locality situated in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, within the postcode area 2250 and the Local Government Area of the Central Coast Council. Geographically, the area is defined by its rugged topography, dense native bushland, and its namesake watercourse, which flows into the Hawkesbury River estuary system. Demographically, the population is small and dispersed, characteristic of the semi-rural and bushland settings found along the fringe of the Hawkesbury-Brooklyn waterway.
Local life in Mooney Mooney Creek is quiet and primarily residential, closely tied to the natural environment of the surrounding Brisbane Water National Park and the Hawkesbury River basin. Due to its secluded nature, the locality has limited commercial amenities, with residents typically relying on neighboring settlements such as Mooney Mooney, Kariong, or larger regional centers for retail, healthcare, and educational services. The waterway and surrounding bushland support recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and bushwalking.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Darkinjung and Guringai Aboriginal peoples, who utilized the rich resources of the creek and the Hawkesbury River. Following European settlement, the region's history was shaped by timber-getting, maritime transport, and later, infrastructure development, including the construction of the Pacific Highway and the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway (M1 Motorway), which both traverse the creek's valley and connect the greater Central Coast to Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 27 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.