Mount Knowles crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 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 Mount Knowles
Mount Knowles is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2850 postcode. The landscape is characterized by undulating agricultural land, native bush tracts, and a quiet rural setting typical of the region's western slopes. Population levels are low, with residents primarily dispersed across farming properties and rural residential blocks rather than a concentrated township.
Local life in Mount Knowles is centered around primary agricultural pursuits, including livestock grazing and broadacre farming, complemented by a peaceful country lifestyle. Due to its small population, the locality has limited commercial amenities; residents rely on nearby regional hubs such as Gulgong and Mudgee for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Transport connectivity is provided via local rural roads linking the area to the broader Mid-Western Regional network.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th century alongside the expansion of pastoralism, agriculture, and transport infrastructure in the Central West of New South Wales. The naming and settlement of the locality reflect the broader history of regional railway development and rural land grants in the district. While few distinct historical structures remain prominent in public records, the cultural landscape retains markers of early European settlement and land use.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 40 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.