Upsalls Creek crime statistics

About Upsalls Creek

Upsalls Creek is a rural locality situated in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. It is characterized by its undulating terrain, encompassing natural bushland and agricultural clearings typical of the hinterland west of Wauchope. Due to its sparsely populated nature, the area remains primarily residential and agricultural, with demographic data indicating a small, dispersed community that relies on nearby larger service centers for primary infrastructure and employment.

Local life in Upsalls Creek is defined by a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle, with residents generally accessing amenities and public services in the neighboring township of Wauchope. The area lacks concentrated commercial centers, focusing instead on primary production and private landholdings. Historical records indicate that the region was opened to European settlement in the 19th century, with development initially centered on timber harvesting and small-scale farming. Today, the locality retains a heritage landscape shaped by its early colonial land-use patterns, with limited modern residential development preserving its historically pastoral character.

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 14067
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections