Council
Population Overview
Total Population
11,880
Males
6,273 (52.8%)
Females
5,606 (47.2%)
Indigenous
225 (1.9%)
Born in Australia
87.9%
English Only at Home
94.3%
Australian Citizens
9,866
Other Languages
5.7%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$685/week
Annual Personal Income
$35,620
Median Household Income
$1,252/week
Annual Household Income
$65,104
Median Family Income
$1,651/week
Annual Family Income
$85,852
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$245
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,083
Average Household Size
2.2 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
9,720 (87.9%)
Born Overseas
1,342 (12.1%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
3,686 (40.3%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,702 (18.6%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
2,270 (24.8%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
845 (9.2%)
Year 8 or Below
574 (6.3%)
Did Not Go to School
74 (0.8%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
2,851
Employed Part-time
1,716
Total Employed
4,969
Unemployed
178
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Participation Rate
51.1%
Labour Force
5,151
Not in Labour Force
4,287
Family Composition
Total Families
2,973
Couple - No Children
1,434 (48.2%)
Couple with Children
1,001 (33.7%)
One Parent Family
481 (16.2%)
Other Family
54 (1.8%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
4,179 (92.0%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
300 (6.6%)
Flat/Apartment
12 (0.3%)
Other Dwelling
28 (0.6%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
4,541
Unoccupied Dwellings
602
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
263 (5.9%)
1 Vehicle
1,505 (33.9%)
2 Vehicles
1,575 (35.4%)
3 Vehicles
638 (14.4%)
4+ Vehicles
462 (10.4%)
Total Dwellings
4,443
Crime Statistics (Year ending Sep 2025)
Recorded incidents from Victoria Police, published by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA). Rates are per 100,000 residents. Trends compare the year-ending September 2025 rate to the same metric in 2023 (2 year) and 2016 (10 year), bucketed as Stable (<10% change), Up or Down.
Headline offences
Break & enter (dwelling)
504.5 / 100k
2yr Up 25.4%
10yr Up 18.5%
Motor vehicle theft
265.1 / 100k
2yr Up 23.9%
10yr Up 159.4%
Non-FV assault
384.8 / 100k
2yr Down 18.3%
10yr Down 27.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
538.7 / 100k
2yr Up 33.9%
10yr Up 118.2%
Show all 60 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| B21 Criminal damage | 127 | 1,086 |
| B49 Other theft | 94 | 803.8 |
| E21 Breach family violence order | 76 | 649.9 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 70 | 598.6 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 63 | 538.7 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 54 | 461.8 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 52 | 444.6 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 50 | 427.5 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 44 | 376.2 |
| C32 Drug possession | 42 | 359.1 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 41 | 350.6 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 39 | 333.5 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 39 | 333.5 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 31 | 265.1 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 30 | 256.5 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 25 | 213.8 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 19 | 162.5 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 17 | 145.4 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 15 | 128.3 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 14 | 119.7 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 14 | 119.7 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 14 | 119.7 |
| B22 Graffiti | 14 | 119.7 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 13 | 111.2 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 13 | 111.2 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 13 | 111.2 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 13 | 111.2 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 12 | 102.6 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 12 | 102.6 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 12 | 102.6 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 11 | 94.1 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 10 | 85.5 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 10 | 85.5 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 10 | 85.5 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 9 | 77 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 7 | 59.9 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 6 | 51.3 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 5 | 42.8 |
| D24 Offensive language | 5 | 42.8 |
| E15 Prison regulation offences | 5 | 42.8 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 4 | 34.2 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 4 | 34.2 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 3 | 25.7 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 3 | 25.7 |
| A10 Homicide and related offences | 2 | 17.1 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 2 | 17.1 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 2 | 17.1 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 2 | 17.1 |
| B59 Other deception offences | 2 | 17.1 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 2 | 17.1 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 2 | 17.1 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 1 | 8.6 |
| B329 Unknown non-aggravated burglary | 1 | 8.6 |
| B54 State false information | 1 | 8.6 |
| C31 Drug use | 1 | 8.6 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 1 | 8.6 |
| E11 Escape custody | 1 | 8.6 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 1 | 8.6 |
| F29 Other transport regulation offences | 1 | 8.6 |
| F92 Public health and safety offences | 1 | 8.6 |
Suburbs in this Council (34)
Ararat (8,500)Armstrong (90)Ballyrogan (77)Bayindeen (22)Bornes Hill (33)Buangor (112)Cathcart (110)Denicull Creek (19)Dobie (33)Dunneworthy (15)Eversley (14)Lake Bolac (368)Langi Logan (23)Mafeking (20)Maroona (80)Middle Creek (22)Mininera (51)Mount Cole (21)Mount Cole Creek (10)Moyston (403)Nerrin Nerrin (48)Norval (40)Rhymney (56)Rocky Point (4)Rossbridge (27)Stavely (47)Streatham (158)Tatyoon (130)Warrak (68)Westmere (62)Wickliffe (123)Willaura (439)Willaura North (33)Yalla-Y-Poora (13)