Mowbray Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 5 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mowbray Park
Mowbray Park is a rural locality situated in the Wollondilly Shire local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2571. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating topography, agricultural holdings, and open green spaces typical of the Macarthur region's rural fringe. Demographically, Mowbray Park has a small, dispersed population, primarily consisting of families and landholders engaged in agriculture, hobby farming, or commuting to nearby regional hubs and Greater Sydney for employment.
Local life in Mowbray Park is centered around rural living, with properties typically featuring larger acreage. While the locality itself is largely devoid of commercial shopping strips or heavy industrial development, residents access retail, educational, and medical services in nearby townships such as Picton and Tahmoor. The area is well-known for Mowbray Park Farm Sanctuary, a long-established local enterprise that operates as a working farm stay and tourism destination, contributing to the region's visitor economy.
Historically, the area was established during the colonial expansion of New South Wales, with land grants utilized initially for pastoral and agricultural purposes. The locality derives its name from the historic Mowbray Park estate, which has roots in the 19th-century settlement of the Picton district. While few overt heritage structures remain prominent in public view outside of historical rural homesteads and agricultural infrastructure, the landscape retains a strong connection to its early agrarian history.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 5 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 94 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.