Whian Whian crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
4 recorded in this period, compared with 10 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Whian Whian
Whian Whian is a rural locality (postcode 2480) situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, within the Lismore City Council local government area. Geographically, it is defined by its rugged, mountainous terrain, forming part of the caldera rim of the Tweed Shield Volcano. The area is characterized by high annual rainfall, lush subtropical rainforests, and proximity to the Nightcap National Park, which protects significant World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforests. The population is relatively sparse, consisting primarily of residents living in low-density, rural-residential, or agricultural settings.
Local life in Whian Whian is centered on nature-based recreation and agricultural activities. The locality is a gateway to popular natural attractions, most notably the Minyon Falls and the Protestors Falls area, which draw visitors for hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography. There are few commercial amenities within the locality itself; residents generally rely on nearby towns such as Lismore, Dunoon, or Federal for schools, healthcare, and retail services.
The history of the area is rooted in the timber industry, which prompted early European settlement and land clearing throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Whian Whian gained national prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s as the site of significant environmental protests against logging in the Terania Creek basin. This movement is widely recognized for its role in the conservationist history of Australia, ultimately contributing to the cessation of logging in the region’s rainforests and the subsequent establishment of the Nightcap National Park.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 179 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.