Wirrimbi crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
1 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Wirrimbi
Wirrimbi is a rural locality situated in the Nambucca Valley of New South Wales, within the postcode 2447. Geographically, it is defined by its proximity to the Nambucca River, featuring a landscape of fertile floodplains and undulating hills. Demographically, the area is sparsely populated, characterized by a small community primarily engaged in agriculture and land management, contributing to the broader rural economy of the Nambucca Valley Shire.
Local life in Wirrimbi is defined by its quiet, semi-rural character, with residents primarily accessing essential services, schooling, and commercial amenities in the nearby township of Macksville. The locality maintains a focus on primary production, including grazing and boutique farming enterprises. While Wirrimbi lacks significant urban infrastructure, its natural setting provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, and the community is integrated into the social and administrative framework of the wider Nambucca Valley region.
The history of Wirrimbi is deeply connected to the traditional custodianship of the Gumbaynggirr people, who have inhabited the Nambucca Valley for millennia. Following European settlement in the 19th century, the locality developed as an agricultural hub, with early economic activity focused on timber harvesting and dairy farming. The name "Wirrimbi" reflects the area's Indigenous heritage, and the region retains a historical landscape shaped by mid-North Coast agricultural expansion and the development of local road and rail infrastructure connecting the valley to the coast.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 160 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.