Hernani crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 2 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hernani
Hernani is a rural locality situated on the Northern Tablelands in northeastern New South Wales, within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2453. The area is characterized by elevated, undulating tableland country featuring a mix of agricultural lands, native bushland, and remnants of wet sclerophyll forest. Due to its inland highland setting, Hernani experiences cooler temperatures and higher rainfall compared to the nearby coastal regions. The population is very small, predominantly comprising individuals engaged in primary production, such as beef cattle grazing and sheep farming, resulting in a sparse, dispersed demographic pattern.
Local life in Hernani is centered around rural community activities, agriculture, and land stewardship. Amenities directly within the locality are minimal, with residents relying on neighboring towns like Ebor or larger regional hubs such as Dorrigo and Armidale for commercial services, education, and healthcare. The area is traversed by regional road networks, including the Waterfall Way, which connects the tablelands to the New South Wales North Coast and serves as a vital transport route for local primary producers.
European settlement in the Hernani district dates back to the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism into the Northern Tablelands. The area's history is closely tied to the timber industry, gold prospecting, and the establishment of extensive grazing properties that utilized the rich volcanic soils and reliable pastures of the high country. While few formal heritage structures remain, the cultural landscape reflects generations of pastoral use, European exploration, and the displacement of the original Indigenous custodians of the Gumbaynggirr and Anaiwan nations.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 117 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.