Mooney Mooney crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
27 recorded in this period, compared with 36 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mooney Mooney
Mooney Mooney is a village located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, situated approximately 50 kilometres north of Sydney, within the postcode 2083 and the Central Coast Council local government area. Geographically, the locality occupies a steep, ridged landscape bounded by the Hawkesbury River, featuring waterfront properties and dense surrounding bushland. It is a small, tight-knit residential community with a modest population, characterized by a mix of permanent residents and holiday homeowners drawn to its isolated, natural setting.
Local life in Mooney Mooney is centered around the Hawkesbury River, supporting activities such as boating, fishing, and oyster farming, which forms a component of the local economy. Amenities within the immediate locality are limited due to its secluded geography, consisting primarily of local wharves, a public school, and community infrastructure, while more extensive commercial, retail, and medical services are accessed in nearby towns such as Brooklyn or through larger centres on the Central Coast. The Sydney-Newcastle Freeway (M1) passes through the area via the Mooney Mooney Bridge, providing regional connectivity.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Darkinjung and Guringai peoples, who utilized the marine and bush resources of the Hawkesbury River estuary. European settlement began in the 19th century, with the locality developing around timber-getting, navigation, and the rock oyster industry. The name "Mooney Mooney" is of Indigenous origin, and the area's heritage is defined by its maritime history, river culture, and infrastructure development linking the Hawkesbury region to Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 350 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.