Council
Population Overview
Total Population
36,116
Males
17,313 (47.9%)
Females
18,800 (52.1%)
Indigenous
685 (1.9%)
Born in Australia
75.5%
English Only at Home
89.3%
Australian Citizens
29,179
Other Languages
10.7%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$764/week
Annual Personal Income
$39,728
Median Household Income
$1,602/week
Annual Household Income
$83,304
Median Family Income
$1,926/week
Annual Family Income
$100,152
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$520
Median Monthly Mortgage
$2,167
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.9
Birthplace
Born in Australia
24,450 (75.5%)
Born Overseas
7,928 (24.5%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
18,165 (67.1%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,916 (7.1%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
5,241 (19.4%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,101 (4.1%)
Year 8 or Below
576 (2.1%)
Did Not Go to School
59 (0.2%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
6,949
Employed Part-time
8,455
Total Employed
16,732
Unemployed
901
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Participation Rate
58.2%
Labour Force
17,631
Not in Labour Force
9,606
Family Composition
Total Families
8,547
Couple - No Children
3,609 (42.2%)
Couple with Children
3,261 (38.2%)
One Parent Family
1,577 (18.5%)
Other Family
94 (1.1%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
10,293 (79.9%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,375 (10.7%)
Flat/Apartment
773 (6.0%)
Other Dwelling
353 (2.7%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
12,875
Unoccupied Dwellings
2,348
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
418 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle
4,425 (35.1%)
2 Vehicles
4,990 (39.6%)
3 Vehicles
1,740 (13.8%)
4+ Vehicles
1,026 (8.1%)
Total Dwellings
12,603
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)
240.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
293.4 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 5.6%
Non-DV assault
682.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5.3 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
465.3 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 5.6%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 261 | 690 | Stable | Down 2.2% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 258 | 682.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 212 | 560.5 | Stable | Up 6.5% |
| Fraud | 210 | 555.2 | Down 11.0% | Stable |
| Other theft | 198 | 523.4 | Stable | Down 6.3% |
| Breach bail conditions | 179 | 473.2 | Stable | Up 9.8% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 176 | 465.3 | Stable | Down 5.6% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 127 | 335.7 | Stable | Down 12.6% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 113 | 298.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Motor vehicle theft | 111 | 293.4 | Stable | Up 5.6% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 106 | 280.2 | Stable | Up 9.7% |
| Steal from retail store | 92 | 243.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter dwelling | 91 | 240.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Trespass | 86 | 227.4 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 85 | 224.7 | Stable | Down 5.1% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 79 | 208.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 60 | 158.6 | Stable | Up 10.2% |
| Resist or hinder officer | 56 | 148 | Stable | Down 4.5% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 52 | 137.5 | Stable | Down 5.3% |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 51 | 134.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Liquor offences | 51 | 134.8 | Stable | Down 12.6% |
| Other offences | 39 | 103.1 | Down 46.6% | Down 15.9% |
| Arson | 34 | 89.9 | Stable | — |
| Offensive conduct | 34 | 89.9 | Stable | Down 16.0% |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 29 | 76.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 27 | 71.4 | Stable | — |
| Other drug offences | 25 | 66.1 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 22 | 58.2 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 22 | 58.2 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 17 | 44.9 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 16 | 42.3 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 14 | 37 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 12 | 31.7 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 7 | 18.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 6 | 15.9 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 5 | 13.2 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 5 | 13.2 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 7.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 3 | 7.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 3 | 7.9 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 5.3 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 5.3 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 2 | 5.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 5.3 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 5.3 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 2.6 | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 2.6 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 2.6 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2.6 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Stock theft | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 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 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |