Upper Taylors Arm crime statistics

About Upper Taylors Arm

Upper Taylors Arm is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley region of the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, falling under the jurisdiction of the Nambucca Valley Council. The area is defined by its rugged topography, characterized by undulating forested hills and the fertile floodplains bordering the Taylors Arm river system. Demographically, the locality maintains a low population density, with residents primarily dispersed across agricultural holdings and acreage properties that rely on the nearby service center of Macksville for primary infrastructure.

Life in Upper Taylors Arm is centered on small-scale primary production, including grazing and rural lifestyle pursuits. While the locality lacks major commercial amenities, it is noted for its scenic natural environment and access to wilderness areas. Historically, the region was developed as part of the broader Nambucca Valley expansion during the 19th century, with the local economy originally underpinned by timber harvesting and dairy farming. The area retains a distinct heritage linked to the settlement patterns of the mid-north coast, reflecting a long-standing transition from colonial industrial extraction to contemporary rural living.

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 14063
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections