Way Way crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
23 recorded in this period, compared with 7 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Way Way
Way Way (postcode 2447) is a rural locality situated within the Nambucca Valley Council local government area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. It is characterized by its undulating topography, dense native bushland, and proximity to the Nambucca River. The area is sparsely populated, with land use primarily dedicated to small-scale agriculture, forestry, and rural residential living. Due to its rugged terrain, Way Way functions as a quiet transition zone between the coastal hubs and the more mountainous hinterland.
The locality offers limited local amenities, relying on nearby townships like Macksville or Nambucca Heads for essential services, retail, and education. Residents generally engage in a lifestyle centered on natural conservation and agricultural pursuits. Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr people. European settlement in the 19th and early 20th centuries was largely driven by the timber industry and pastoral expansion, which shaped the initial development of the rural infrastructure still present in the area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 265 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
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.