Population Overview
Total Population
101,306
Males
48,378 (47.8%)
Females
52,930 (52.2%)
Indigenous
269 (0.3%)
Born in Australia
72.0%
English Only at Home
84.0%
Australian Citizens
89,186
Other Languages
16.0%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$1,098/week
Annual Personal Income
$57,096
Median Household Income
$2,487/week
Annual Household Income
$129,324
Median Family Income
$3,361/week
Annual Family Income
$174,772
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$520
Median Monthly Mortgage
$3,000
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
70,582 (72.0%)
Born Overseas
27,436 (28.0%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
60,792 (75.9%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
7,765 (9.7%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
6,641 (8.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,666 (3.3%)
Year 8 or Below
1,973 (2.5%)
Did Not Go to School
304 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
29,660
Employed Part-time
17,810
Total Employed
50,508
Unemployed
2,064
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Participation Rate
62.9%
Labour Force
52,571
Not in Labour Force
28,032
Family Composition
Total Families
27,964
Couple - No Children
10,418 (37.3%)
Couple with Children
13,810 (49.4%)
One Parent Family
3,486 (12.5%)
Other Family
250 (0.9%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
23,722 (62.5%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
8,612 (22.7%)
Flat/Apartment
5,317 (14.0%)
Other Dwelling
253 (0.7%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
37,936
Unoccupied Dwellings
3,871
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
1,895 (5.0%)
1 Vehicle
13,841 (36.8%)
2 Vehicles
15,730 (41.9%)
3 Vehicles
4,121 (11.0%)
4+ Vehicles
1,984 (5.3%)
Total Dwellings
37,582
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)
536.8 / 100k
2yr Up 22.0%
10yr Up 26.4%
Motor vehicle theft
317.1 / 100k
2yr Up 82.7%
10yr Up 100.2%
Non-FV assault
135.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 29.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.7 / 100k
2yr Up 30.1%
10yr Up 28.3%
Steal from vehicle
931.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 19.7%
Show all 69 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 996 | 931.5 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 356 | 333 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 339 | 317.1 |
| B49 Other theft | 339 | 317.1 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 302 | 282.5 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 301 | 281.5 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 272 | 254.4 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 223 | 208.6 |
| E21 Breach family violence order | 198 | 185.2 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 161 | 150.6 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 92 | 86 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 91 | 85.1 |
| C32 Drug possession | 90 | 84.2 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 81 | 75.8 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 81 | 75.8 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 75 | 70.1 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 60 | 56.1 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 57 | 53.3 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 54 | 50.5 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 54 | 50.5 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 44 | 41.2 |
| B22 Graffiti | 43 | 40.2 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 29 | 27.1 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 28 | 26.2 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 26 | 24.3 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 22 | 20.6 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 20 | 18.7 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 19 | 17.8 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 16 | 15 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 15 | 14 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 15 | 14 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 12 | 11.2 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 11 | 10.3 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 10 | 9.4 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 10 | 9.4 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 10 | 9.4 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 10 | 9.4 |
| D43 Hacking | 9 | 8.4 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 8 | 7.5 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 7 | 6.5 |
| A61 Blackmail | 6 | 5.6 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 6 | 5.6 |
| B54 State false information | 5 | 4.7 |
| A52 Non-Aggravated robbery | 4 | 3.7 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 4 | 3.7 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 4 | 3.7 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 4 | 3.7 |
| D32 Hoaxes | 4 | 3.7 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 3 | 2.8 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 3 | 2.8 |
| A41 Abduction | 2 | 1.9 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 2 | 1.9 |
| B312 Non-residential aggravated burglary | 2 | 1.9 |
| B329 Unknown non-aggravated burglary | 2 | 1.9 |
| D24 Offensive language | 2 | 1.9 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 2 | 1.9 |
| F23 Maritime regulations offences | 2 | 1.9 |
| F93 Cruelty to animals | 2 | 1.9 |
| A62 Extortion | 1 | 0.9 |
| B56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation | 1 | 0.9 |
| B59 Other deception offences | 1 | 0.9 |
| C31 Drug use | 1 | 0.9 |
| D26 Disorderly conduct | 1 | 0.9 |
| D31 Privacy offences | 1 | 0.9 |
| E11 Escape custody | 1 | 0.9 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 1 | 0.9 |
| E15 Prison regulation offences | 1 | 0.9 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 1 | 0.9 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 1 | 0.9 |