Valery crime statistics

About Valery

Valery is a rural locality situated within the Bellingen Shire of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2454. Geographically, it is positioned in the hinterland of the Mid North Coast, characterized by undulating forested terrain and fertile valleys typical of the region. The area is sparsely populated, with a demographic profile consistent with a quiet, semi-rural community where residents primarily engage in primary production, small-scale hobby farming, or commuting to larger regional service centers such as Bellingen or Coffs Harbour.

Local life in Valery is defined by its focus on natural surroundings and a low-density residential environment. The locality lacks a centralized commercial hub, with residents relying on the nearby township of Bellingen for essential services, schools, and medical facilities. The landscape offers high biodiversity, with local land use managed to preserve the area's pastoral and timber-production character. History in the region is closely tied to the broader development of the Bellinger Valley, characterized by early European settlement patterns focused on the timber industry and subsequent agricultural diversification. Local heritage is largely reflected in the preservation of traditional land use and the historical architectural styles found in surrounding rural homesteads.

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 14084
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections