Mount Colah crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
125 recorded in this period, compared with 139 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Colah
Mount Colah is a suburban locality situated on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Hornsby Shire local government area (postcode 2079). Located approximately 30 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterised by an elevated topography of around 200 metres above sea level, bordered by the rugged bushland of the Berowra Valley National Park to the west. The suburb predominantly features low-density residential housing nestled among native eucalyptus bushland. Demographically, Mount Colah is largely populated by families and professionals, reflecting the broader socioeconomic profile of the Hornsby district.
Local life in Mount Colah is centered around a small commercial strip located near the railway station along the Pacific Highway, offering essential retail services, cafes, and local businesses. Public transport connectivity is provided by Mount Colah railway station, which operates on the T1 North Shore & Western Line of the Sydney Trains network, facilitating commuting to Sydney, Chatswood, and Hornsby. Educational facilities within the suburb include local primary schools, while secondary options and broader civic amenities are readily accessible in neighbouring Hornsby. Recreational needs are supported by several neighbourhood parks, sporting ovals, and proximity to extensive bushwalking tracks within the surrounding national park.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Darug people, who utilised the ridgelines and surrounding valleys for shelter and resource gathering. The name "Colah" is derived from an Aboriginal word, believed to mean "koala," referencing the marsupials formerly abundant in the local eucalyptus forests. European development began in the 19th century, initially driven by timber-cutting and orcharding industries following the construction of the railway line in the late 1880s. Over the 20th century, Mount Colah gradually transitioned from a rural farming and timber settlement into a suburban residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 31 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 16 | 7 |
| Fraud | 12 | 18 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 8 | 11 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 5 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 7 | 16 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 6 |
| Other offences | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 7,816 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.