Mooral Creek crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 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 Mooral Creek
Mooral Creek is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2429 postcode. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, dense native bushland, and cleared agricultural valleys situated within the catchment of the Manning River system. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, with the majority of residents engaged in primary production, lifestyle farming, and conservation-oriented rural living.
Local life in Mooral Creek is centered around quiet rural pursuits, with minimal commercial infrastructure within the immediate locality, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Wingham and Taree for major retail, educational, and healthcare services. Community interaction primarily revolves around local volunteer efforts, agricultural activities, and the natural environment. The area offers a secluded lifestyle, appealing to those seeking isolation, landscape aesthetics, and outdoor recreation.
European settlement in the region dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of timber-getting, agriculture, and dairy farming along the fertile river flats and creek valleys of the Mid-North Coast. Historic land use has gradually transitioned from intensive timber harvesting and traditional pastoralism to more diversified small-scale farming and residential acreage. The heritage of Mooral Creek is preserved through its enduring rural landscapes, historic land grants, and the broader historical narrative of the Manning River hinterland.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 105 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.