Wallanbah crime statistics

About Wallanbah

Wallanbah is a rural locality situated in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales, falling within the 2422 postcode. Geographically, it is characterized by undulating agricultural terrain and native bushland, situated inland from the coast near the town of Wingham. The area is sparsely populated, with a demographic primarily engaged in primary industries, including beef cattle grazing and small-scale horticulture, reflecting the broader socioeconomic profile of the Manning Valley hinterland.

Local life in Wallanbah is defined by its quiet, decentralized rural character, with residents relying on nearby service hubs like Wingham or Taree for essential amenities, schooling, and retail needs. Historically, the region was shaped by the expansion of timber harvesting and dairy farming during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as settlers cleared the dense riverine forests for pastoral use. While little of the original industrial infrastructure remains, the locality retains a heritage centered on early European land clearance and the development of the mid-north coast’s agricultural backbone.

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 14124
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections