Council
Population Overview
Total Population
56,093
Males
27,087 (48.3%)
Females
29,007 (51.7%)
Indigenous
2,126 (3.8%)
Born in Australia
86.8%
English Only at Home
90.9%
Australian Citizens
49,860
Other Languages
9.1%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$779/week
Annual Personal Income
$40,508
Median Household Income
$1,430/week
Annual Household Income
$74,360
Median Family Income
$1,909/week
Annual Family Income
$99,268
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$270
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,473
Average Household Size
2.3 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
45,847 (86.8%)
Born Overseas
6,990 (13.2%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
20,904 (49.1%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
4,999 (11.8%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
11,067 (26.0%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
3,239 (7.6%)
Year 8 or Below
1,924 (4.5%)
Did Not Go to School
403 (0.9%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
15,485
Employed Part-time
9,392
Total Employed
26,347
Unemployed
1,326
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Participation Rate
60.8%
Labour Force
27,666
Not in Labour Force
15,225
Family Composition
Total Families
14,613
Couple - No Children
6,024 (41.2%)
Couple with Children
5,658 (38.7%)
One Parent Family
2,705 (18.5%)
Other Family
223 (1.5%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
17,855 (80.5%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
3,878 (17.5%)
Flat/Apartment
325 (1.5%)
Other Dwelling
74 (0.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
22,182
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,941
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
1,626 (7.4%)
1 Vehicle
8,453 (38.7%)
2 Vehicles
8,061 (36.9%)
3 Vehicles
2,444 (11.2%)
4+ Vehicles
1,241 (5.7%)
Total Dwellings
21,830
Crime Statistics (Jan–Dec 2025)
Recorded incidents from the NSW Police Force, published by BOCSAR. Rates are per 100,000 population. Trends compare to Jan 2024–Dec 2025 (2 year) and Jan 2016–Dec 2025 (10 year). nc = not calculated (counts too low to be reliable).
Headline offences
Break & enter (dwelling)
325.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 7.3%
Motor vehicle theft
363.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 8.1%
Non-DV assault
739.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 4.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
20.6 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
842 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 774 | 1,327.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 753 | 1,291.2 | Stable | Up 10.1% |
| Malicious damage to property | 683 | 1,171.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 501 | 859.1 | Stable | Up 11.4% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 497 | 852.2 | Stable | Up 6.4% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 491 | 842 | Stable | Stable |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 431 | 739.1 | Stable | Up 4.3% |
| Fraud | 395 | 677.3 | Stable | Up 4.1% |
| Steal from retail store | 371 | 636.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Motor vehicle theft | 212 | 363.5 | Stable | Up 8.1% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 196 | 336.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Other theft | 192 | 329.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter dwelling | 190 | 325.8 | Stable | Down 7.3% |
| Trespass | 188 | 322.4 | Stable | Up 8.9% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 169 | 289.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 161 | 276.1 | Stable | Down 4.6% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 158 | 270.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 128 | 219.5 | Stable | Up 2.1% |
| Sexual assault | 116 | 198.9 | Stable | Up 10.6% |
| Resist or hinder officer | 107 | 183.5 | Stable | Up 2.5% |
| Other offences | 101 | 173.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 92 | 157.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Arson | 69 | 118.3 | Stable | Up 8.5% |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 65 | 111.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Liquor offences | 58 | 99.5 | Stable | Down 7.9% |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 52 | 89.2 | Down 24.6% | — |
| Assault Police | 49 | 84 | Stable | Up 7.8% |
| Offensive conduct | 38 | 65.2 | Stable | Down 7.4% |
| Other drug offences | 36 | 61.7 | Down 45.5% | Stable |
| Other offences against the person | 30 | 51.4 | Stable | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 28 | 48 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 22 | 37.7 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 18 | 30.9 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 17 | 29.2 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 16 | 27.4 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 15 | 25.7 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 14 | 24 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 12 | 20.6 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 11 | 18.9 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 11 | 18.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 9 | 15.4 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 9 | 15.4 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 7 | 12 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 7 | 12 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 6 | 10.3 | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 4 | 6.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 4 | 6.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 4 | 6.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 3.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 3.4 | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Stock theft | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |