Wadeville crime statistics

About Wadeville

Wadeville is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling within the Kyogle Council local government area and the 2474 postcode. The landscape is defined by the rugged topography of the upper Richmond River catchment, characterized by undulating terrain, forested ridges, and fertile valleys. As a sparsely populated area, its demographics consist primarily of residents engaged in agricultural pursuits, including beef cattle grazing and small-scale horticultural farming, alongside a community attracted to the region’s scenic, secluded environment.

Local life in Wadeville is oriented toward agricultural self-sufficiency and a quiet, semi-remote lifestyle. The area lacks concentrated commercial infrastructure, with residents typically traveling to the nearby town of Kyogle for primary services, education, and retail needs. Social life is often centered on community-led initiatives and shared infrastructure, such as the local community hall, which serves as a venue for regional gatherings. Historically, the area was settled as part of the broader expansion of the timber and dairy industries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as European settlers cleared land for agriculture. While the prominence of the dairy industry has waned, the region maintains a heritage rooted in pioneer farming and remains physically connected to the broader history of rural development in the Tweed and Richmond valleys.

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 14100
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections