Mungo Brush crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 8 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mungo Brush
Mungo Brush is a coastal locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, encompassing the postcode 2423. Situated within the southern precinct of Myall Lakes National Park, the area is geographically defined by a narrow strip of land bordered by the Tasman Sea to the east and the expansive waters of the Myall Lakes system, specifically Boolambyte and Bombah Broadwaters, to the west. Due to its location within a protected national park and wetland reserve, the permanent resident population is very small, contributing to a remote and natural landscape characterised by coastal dunes, swamp mahogany forests, and extensive beaches.
Local life and amenities in Mungo Brush are primarily centered around outdoor recreation, nature conservation, and low-impact tourism. The locality is a popular destination for camping, bushwalking, fishing, and kayaking, with several designated campgrounds and walking trails—such as the Mungo Brush Rainforest Loop—managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. There are no major commercial or industrial amenities within the locality; residents and visitors rely on nearby towns such as Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens for standard retail, medical, and municipal services.
The area holds significant Indigenous heritage, being the traditional country of the Worimi people, who have long utilized the rich coastal and lake resources for sustenance and cultural practices. European history in the broader region initially involved timber-getting and navigation along the Myall River waterways during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over time, industrial extraction gave way to conservation efforts, culminating in the inclusion of the landscape within the Myall Lakes National Park to protect its unique ecosystems and historical sites.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Other offences | 5 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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.