Council
Population Overview
Total Population
40,217
Males
19,657 (48.9%)
Females
20,556 (51.1%)
Indigenous
160 (0.4%)
Born in Australia
39.1%
English Only at Home
33.3%
Australian Citizens
25,417
Other Languages
66.7%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$739/week
Annual Personal Income
$38,428
Median Household Income
$1,867/week
Annual Household Income
$97,084
Median Family Income
$2,101/week
Annual Family Income
$109,252
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$500
Median Monthly Mortgage
$2,500
Average Household Size
2.7 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
1.1
Birthplace
Born in Australia
14,891 (39.1%)
Born Overseas
23,216 (60.9%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
25,664 (77.8%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,181 (3.6%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
2,868 (8.7%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,021 (3.1%)
Year 8 or Below
1,456 (4.4%)
Did Not Go to School
788 (2.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
9,734
Employed Part-time
6,533
Total Employed
18,769
Unemployed
1,433
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Participation Rate
57%
Labour Force
20,193
Not in Labour Force
12,977
Family Composition
Total Families
9,816
Couple - No Children
3,865 (39.4%)
Couple with Children
4,129 (42.1%)
One Parent Family
1,441 (14.7%)
Other Family
387 (3.9%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
4,871 (34.5%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
2,152 (15.2%)
Flat/Apartment
6,944 (49.1%)
Other Dwelling
96 (0.7%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
14,137
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,341
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
3,302 (23.9%)
1 Vehicle
6,033 (43.6%)
2 Vehicles
3,184 (23.0%)
3 Vehicles
875 (6.3%)
4+ Vehicles
449 (3.2%)
Total Dwellings
13,834
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)
175.3 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6%
10yr Down 8.0%
Motor vehicle theft
131.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 7.4%
Non-DV assault
392.2 / 100k
2yr Up 18.1%
10yr Up 3.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
20.8 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
239.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 5.4%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 455 | 1,049.7 | Stable | Down 5.3% |
| Steal from retail store | 309 | 712.9 | Up 33.8% | Stable |
| Fraud | 274 | 632.1 | Down 23.2% | Down 7.7% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 189 | 436 | Up 56.2% | Up 16.4% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 170 | 392.2 | Up 18.1% | Up 3.8% |
| Other theft | 152 | 350.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Domestic violence related assault | 143 | 329.9 | Stable | Up 8.1% |
| Malicious damage to property | 138 | 318.4 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 122 | 281.5 | Stable | Up 2.3% |
| Liquor offences | 105 | 242.2 | — | — |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 104 | 239.9 | Stable | Down 5.4% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 76 | 175.3 | Down 27.6% | Down 8.0% |
| Transport regulatory offences | 68 | 156.9 | Stable | Down 8.0% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 64 | 147.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 58 | 133.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Motor vehicle theft | 57 | 131.5 | Stable | Up 7.4% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 54 | 124.6 | Stable | Up 8.9% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 53 | 122.3 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 47 | 108.4 | Stable | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 36 | 83.1 | Stable | — |
| Trespass | 36 | 83.1 | Stable | Up 4.6% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 35 | 80.7 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 33 | 76.1 | Stable | — |
| Sexual assault | 28 | 64.6 | Stable | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 27 | 62.3 | — | — |
| Other offences | 26 | 60 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 21 | 48.4 | Stable | — |
| Steal from person | 18 | 41.5 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 17 | 39.2 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 15 | 34.6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 12 | 27.7 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 12 | 27.7 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 11 | 25.4 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 9 | 20.8 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 9 | 20.8 | — | — |
| Arson | 9 | 20.8 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 8 | 18.5 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 7 | 16.1 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 6 | 13.8 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 13.8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 5 | 11.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 4 | 9.2 | — | — |
| Murder * | 2 | 4.6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 4.6 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 4.6 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 2 | 4.6 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 2 | 4.6 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 2.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 2.3 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Stock theft | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |