Wallaringa crime statistics

About Wallaringa

Wallaringa is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, falling under the administrative jurisdiction of the Dungog Shire Council. Positioned within the 2420 postcode, the area is characterized by undulating agricultural land, pastoral river valleys, and native woodlands. As a sparsely populated region, its demographics are primarily composed of farming households and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, with land use dominated by beef cattle grazing and small-scale primary production.

The locality functions as a quiet residential and agricultural hinterland, with limited on-site commercial amenities. Residents typically rely on the nearby townships of Dungog or Paterson for essential services, including grocery, medical, and educational facilities. The social character of the area is defined by its strong connection to the land and the broader community networks of the Dungog Shire. Historically, the area was developed following European settlement in the 19th century, serving as a pastoral district integrated into the regional agricultural economy. While it lacks significant urban heritage sites, the landscape retains elements of early colonial land management and remains a testament to the region’s long-standing reliance on grazing and timber industries.

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 14128
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections