Mount Hunter crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
11 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Hunter
Mount Hunter is a rural locality situated in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Wollondilly Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2570. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, open spaces, and pockets of native bushland, serving as a transitional landscape between the Cumberland Plain and the foothills of the Southern Highlands. Demographically, it is a sparsely populated community, with residents primarily residing on large rural landholdings and acreage properties that support a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle.
Local life in Mount Hunter is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, hobby farming, and acreage living, with residents relying on neighboring towns such as Camden and Picton for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. The locality features limited local infrastructure, consisting mainly of rural roads, scattered small businesses, and local community spaces that reflect its quiet country character.
European history in the area dates back to the early 19th century following the expansion of the early colony beyond the Cowpastures. The locality is named in association with John Hunter, an early naval officer and the second Governor of New South Wales, and historically developed as a pastoral and agricultural district. While modern Mount Hunter retains few commercial hubs, it preserves its historical footprint through its enduring rural land-use patterns and heritage-listed homesteads scattered across the wider Wollondilly region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Stock theft | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 749 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.