Council
Population Overview
Total Population
89,177
Males
42,959 (48.2%)
Females
46,218 (51.8%)
Indigenous
502 (0.6%)
Born in Australia
58.3%
English Only at Home
58.7%
Australian Citizens
71,473
Other Languages
41.3%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$1,107/week
Annual Personal Income
$57,564
Median Household Income
$2,371/week
Annual Household Income
$123,292
Median Family Income
$2,870/week
Annual Family Income
$149,240
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$560
Median Monthly Mortgage
$3,000
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
1
Birthplace
Born in Australia
49,943 (58.3%)
Born Overseas
35,761 (41.7%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
54,124 (75.9%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
2,870 (4.0%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
8,848 (12.4%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,263 (3.2%)
Year 8 or Below
2,445 (3.4%)
Did Not Go to School
775 (1.1%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
28,579
Employed Part-time
12,958
Total Employed
46,315
Unemployed
1,965
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Participation Rate
64.3%
Labour Force
48,280
Not in Labour Force
23,338
Family Composition
Total Families
25,052
Couple - No Children
10,462 (41.8%)
Couple with Children
10,951 (43.7%)
One Parent Family
3,151 (12.6%)
Other Family
484 (1.9%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
12,769 (37.0%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
3,307 (9.6%)
Flat/Apartment
18,011 (52.2%)
Other Dwelling
373 (1.1%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
34,512
Unoccupied Dwellings
3,369
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
3,547 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle
15,664 (45.9%)
2 Vehicles
11,034 (32.3%)
3 Vehicles
2,620 (7.7%)
4+ Vehicles
1,250 (3.7%)
Total Dwellings
34,115
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)
243.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 1.3%
Motor vehicle theft
116 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
212.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 3.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.3 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
213.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 6.3%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 360 | 390.2 | Stable | Down 7.3% |
| Transport regulatory offences | 324 | 351.2 | Up 74.2% | Down 16.7% |
| Malicious damage to property | 261 | 282.9 | Stable | Down 2.4% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 225 | 243.9 | Stable | Down 1.3% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 223 | 241.7 | Stable | Up 8.1% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 199 | 215.7 | Stable | Up 7.0% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 197 | 213.5 | Stable | Down 6.3% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 196 | 212.5 | Stable | Up 3.9% |
| Steal from retail store | 192 | 208.1 | Up 56.1% | Up 9.6% |
| Other theft | 183 | 198.4 | Stable | Down 3.2% |
| Other offences | 166 | 179.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 138 | 149.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Motor vehicle theft | 107 | 116 | Stable | Stable |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 98 | 106.2 | Stable | Up 12.5% |
| Breach bail conditions | 77 | 83.5 | Stable | Up 7.0% |
| Trespass | 65 | 70.5 | Stable | Up 5.5% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 56 | 60.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 54 | 58.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 48 | 52 | Stable | Up 9.6% |
| Liquor offences | 46 | 49.9 | — | — |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 45 | 48.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 41 | 44.4 | Stable | Down 4.8% |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 36 | 39 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 36 | 39 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 26 | 28.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Resist or hinder officer | 24 | 26 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 23 | 24.9 | Stable | — |
| Criminal intent | 20 | 21.7 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 14 | 15.2 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 12 | 13 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 11 | 11.9 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 9 | 9.8 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 8 | 8.7 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 7 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 6 | 6.5 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 5 | 5.4 | — | — |
| Arson | 5 | 5.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 5 | 5.4 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 5 | 5.4 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 5 | 5.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 4 | 4.3 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 3 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 2 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 2 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 1.1 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 1.1 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 1.1 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 1.1 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 1.1 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1.1 | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 1.1 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| 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 ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |