Mount Olive (Oberon) crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 0 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mount Olive (Oberon)
Mount Olive is a rural locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Oberon Local Government Area and bearing the postcode 2787. The geography of the area is characterized by undulating tableland terrain, featuring a mix of native bushland, agricultural properties, and forestry. Due to its rural nature and small geographic footprint, Mount Olive has a very low population density, with residents primarily consisting of landowners, farmers, and those engaged in regional primary industries.
Local life and amenities in Mount Olive are intrinsically tied to its rural setting and proximity to nearby centers. The locality itself operates primarily as a residential and agricultural precinct with minimal commercial infrastructure. Residents rely heavily on the nearby town of Oberon for essential services, including schooling, healthcare, retail shopping, and community facilities. The surrounding region supports activities such as timber production, livestock grazing, and tourism linked to the greater Blue Mountains and Central Tablelands ecosystems.
Historically, the area around Mount Olive developed alongside the broader settlement of the Oberon district, which gained momentum in the 19th century through agriculture, pastoralism, and timber-getting. The land-use history reflects the traditional custodianship of the Wiradjuri people, followed by European land grants and the establishment of farmsteads. While few specific heritage structures are formally listed for Mount Olive itself, the broader 2787 postcode area retains a rich rural heritage tied to early Australian pioneering history and the development of regional New South Wales infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
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.