Council
Population Overview
Total Population
43,567
Males
21,857 (50.2%)
Females
21,705 (49.8%)
Indigenous
3,153 (7.2%)
Born in Australia
89.4%
English Only at Home
94.2%
Australian Citizens
38,723
Other Languages
5.8%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$796/week
Annual Personal Income
$41,392
Median Household Income
$1,585/week
Annual Household Income
$82,420
Median Family Income
$2,026/week
Annual Family Income
$105,352
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$320
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,733
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
36,910 (89.4%)
Born Overseas
4,359 (10.6%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
16,347 (50.5%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
2,531 (7.8%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
9,452 (29.2%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,551 (7.9%)
Year 8 or Below
1,363 (4.2%)
Did Not Go to School
121 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
12,449
Employed Part-time
6,763
Total Employed
20,460
Unemployed
863
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Participation Rate
60.2%
Labour Force
21,317
Not in Labour Force
12,217
Family Composition
Total Families
11,242
Couple - No Children
4,538 (40.4%)
Couple with Children
4,459 (39.7%)
One Parent Family
2,077 (18.5%)
Other Family
168 (1.5%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
13,526 (84.8%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,633 (10.2%)
Flat/Apartment
699 (4.4%)
Other Dwelling
41 (0.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
15,942
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,580
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
925 (5.9%)
1 Vehicle
5,381 (34.2%)
2 Vehicles
5,866 (37.3%)
3 Vehicles
2,186 (13.9%)
4+ Vehicles
1,361 (8.7%)
Total Dwellings
15,722
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)
251.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
184.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
549.6 / 100k
2yr Down 20.6%
10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
251.5 / 100k
2yr Down 31.5%
10yr Down 11.4%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 516 | 1,148.2 | Up 39.5% | Up 5.0% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 509 | 1,132.6 | Down 13.0% | Up 11.4% |
| Malicious damage to property | 344 | 765.5 | Stable | Down 4.1% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 306 | 680.9 | Stable | Up 5.6% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 247 | 549.6 | Down 20.6% | Up 2.6% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 233 | 518.5 | Stable | Up 5.9% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 232 | 516.3 | Stable | Up 10.2% |
| Steal from retail store | 206 | 458.4 | Stable | Stable |
| Fraud | 193 | 429.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 138 | 307.1 | Up 24.3% | Stable |
| Trespass | 117 | 260.4 | Stable | Up 4.3% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 113 | 251.5 | Stable | Down 11.1% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 113 | 251.5 | Down 31.5% | Down 11.4% |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 107 | 238.1 | Up 87.7% | Up 12.2% |
| Resist or hinder officer | 97 | 215.8 | Up 61.7% | Up 17.3% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 83 | 184.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 83 | 184.7 | Stable | Down 6.1% |
| Other theft | 75 | 166.9 | Stable | Down 7.7% |
| Sexual assault | 69 | 153.5 | Down 24.2% | Up 7.8% |
| Liquor offences | 63 | 140.2 | Stable | Up 11.8% |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 61 | 135.7 | Stable | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 60 | 133.5 | Stable | Up 2.0% |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 51 | 113.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences | 51 | 113.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 46 | 102.4 | Stable | Down 11.0% |
| Other drug offences | 40 | 89 | Stable | — |
| Assault Police | 34 | 75.7 | Stable | — |
| Arson | 29 | 64.5 | Stable | Down 7.1% |
| Offensive conduct | 29 | 64.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Criminal intent | 28 | 62.3 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 24 | 53.4 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 20 | 44.5 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 17 | 37.8 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 16 | 35.6 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 15 | 33.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 13 | 28.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 11 | 24.5 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 8 | 17.8 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 8 | 17.8 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 8 | 17.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 5 | 11.1 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 5 | 11.1 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 4 | 8.9 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 4 | 8.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 4 | 8.9 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 4 | 8.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 3 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 3 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 1 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 1 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 1 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | nc | — | — |