Myuna Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Myuna Bay
Myuna Bay is a small locality situated on the western shores of Lake Macquarie in the Hunter region of New South Wales, within the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area and the 2264 postcode. Geographically defined by its lakeside setting, the area is characterized by a mix of natural bushland and low-density residential development. Due to its small permanent population, detailed demographic data is largely subsumed within broader regional profiles, though the community primarily attracts residents seeking a quiet, water-oriented lifestyle.
Local life in Myuna Bay is centered around recreation, natural amenity, and the lake environment, with opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports. For major commercial, educational, and healthcare services, residents typically rely on nearby larger suburbs within the Lake Macquarie region. The area was formerly well known as the site of the Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre, a popular state-run facility that operated for decades before its closure and subsequent demolition due to safety concerns regarding the adjacent Eraring Power Station's coal ash dam.
Historically, the broader region's development was shaped by timber-getting, agriculture, and later, the expansion of energy infrastructure, most notably the construction of the Eraring Power Station nearby in the late 20th century. While the closure of the recreation centre marked a significant turning point for the local community, Myuna Bay retains its identity as a tranquil lakeside enclave closely tied to the industrial and recreational history of the Lake Macquarie foreshore.
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.