Bucca Wauka crime statistics

About Bucca Wauka

Bucca Wauka is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, within the postcode 2429. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties typical of the Mid North Coast hinterland. Due to its rural nature and dispersed population, demographic data is largely integrated with the broader surrounding region, featuring a low-density residential profile primarily engaged in primary industries and land stewardship.

Local life in Bucca Wauka centers around rural living and agricultural pursuits, including beef cattle grazing and forestry. The locality has minimal commercial infrastructure, relying instead on nearby towns such as Wingham and Taree for essential services, retail, education, and healthcare. Community interaction is typically informal and centered on rural fire services and local agricultural networks.

The history of Bucca Wauka is closely tied to the timber-getting and agricultural expansion of the Manning River catchment during the 19th and 20th centuries. European settlement in the area followed the exploration and exploitation of native hardwood forests, which served as a primary economic driver before transitioning toward grazing and lifestyle properties. The locality retains a quiet, historical rural character reflective of early settlement patterns in the Mid-Coast region.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10623
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections