Werrikimbe crime statistics

About Werrikimbe

Werrikimbe (postcode 2446) is a remote, sparsely populated locality situated on the Great Dividing Range in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area. Geographically, the terrain is defined by rugged mountainous country, steep escarpments, and deep river valleys, forming part of the catchment for the Hastings River. Due to its challenging topography and extensive protected wilderness areas, the locality has a negligible permanent population, with land use primarily restricted to conservation and limited primary industry.

The area is dominated by the Werrikimbe National Park, a significant World Heritage-listed site known for its diverse rainforests, old-growth eucalypt forests, and biological diversity. Because the locality is almost entirely comprised of national park and state forest land, it lacks residential infrastructure, commercial amenities, or public services. Recreational activities are focused on nature-based tourism, including bushwalking, four-wheel driving, and camping, managed by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The heritage of Werrikimbe is tied to the traditional custodianship of the Birpai people. European history in the area is characterized by early 20th-century timber harvesting and limited cattle grazing. Today, the locality is recognized for its environmental significance, serving as a critical corridor for wildlife and preserving significant tracts of the region's temperate and subtropical ecosystems.

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.

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• NSW Spatial Services
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