Mount David crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount David
Mount David is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Oberon Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2795. The geography is characterized by undulating, elevated tableland terrain featuring a mix of cleared agricultural land, native bushland, and timbered ridges. Due to its rural nature, the population is very small and dispersed, primarily consisting of acreage property owners, primary producers, and residents engaged in local agriculture and land management.
Local life and amenities in Mount David are minimal, reflecting its quiet, remote character. The locality functions largely as a farming and residential community without commercial hubs, relying instead on nearby Oberon for essential services, retail, education, and health care. The area's infrastructure predominantly comprises rural properties, local council-maintained roads, and access to natural environments that support outdoor activities such as bushwalking, wildlife observation, and hobby farming.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the broader European settlement of the Oberon and Bathurst districts, driven by pastoralism, timber-getting, and occasional gold and mineral prospecting. The region retains a quiet historical atmosphere, with its heritage tied to early rural enterprise, traditional farming practices, and the historical transport routes that connected the remote tablelands to larger regional centres.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 51 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.