Council
Population Overview
Total Population
63,632
Males
32,030 (50.3%)
Females
31,603 (49.7%)
Indigenous
6,480 (10.2%)
Born in Australia
92.4%
English Only at Home
97.0%
Australian Citizens
57,566
Other Languages
3.0%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$696/week
Annual Personal Income
$36,192
Median Household Income
$1,493/week
Annual Household Income
$77,636
Median Family Income
$1,818/week
Annual Family Income
$94,536
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$340
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,647
Average Household Size
2.6 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
55,921 (92.4%)
Born Overseas
4,589 (7.6%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
16,717 (36.1%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
4,186 (9.0%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
17,454 (37.7%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
5,237 (11.3%)
Year 8 or Below
2,512 (5.4%)
Did Not Go to School
178 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
15,427
Employed Part-time
9,174
Total Employed
27,117
Unemployed
1,595
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Participation Rate
56.5%
Labour Force
28,714
Not in Labour Force
19,546
Family Composition
Total Families
17,108
Couple - No Children
6,372 (37.2%)
Couple with Children
6,727 (39.3%)
One Parent Family
3,775 (22.1%)
Other Family
240 (1.4%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
20,413 (90.5%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,731 (7.7%)
Flat/Apartment
300 (1.3%)
Other Dwelling
59 (0.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
22,556
Unoccupied Dwellings
2,108
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
990 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle
7,155 (32.2%)
2 Vehicles
8,473 (38.1%)
3 Vehicles
3,407 (15.3%)
4+ Vehicles
2,214 (10.0%)
Total Dwellings
22,247
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)
344.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 6.1%
Motor vehicle theft
559.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
474.4 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 2.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.9 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
377.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 7.5%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 703 | 1,013.7 | Up 29.0% | Up 8.1% |
| Malicious damage to property | 624 | 899.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Domestic violence related assault | 534 | 770 | Stable | Up 4.5% |
| Breach bail conditions | 516 | 744 | Stable | Up 5.0% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 388 | 559.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 367 | 529.2 | Stable | Up 5.4% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 329 | 474.4 | Stable | Up 2.3% |
| Fraud | 270 | 389.3 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 262 | 377.8 | Stable | Down 7.5% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 239 | 344.6 | Stable | Down 6.1% |
| Steal from retail store | 212 | 305.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Arson | 180 | 259.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 174 | 250.9 | Stable | Up 13.4% |
| Other theft | 170 | 245.1 | Down 31.7% | Down 6.9% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 144 | 207.6 | Stable | Down 2.1% |
| Steal from dwelling | 127 | 183.1 | Down 49.2% | Down 8.8% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 125 | 180.2 | Stable | Down 5.8% |
| Trespass | 117 | 168.7 | Stable | Up 6.7% |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 100 | 144.2 | Stable | Up 5.1% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 91 | 131.2 | Stable | Down 4.7% |
| Other offences | 79 | 113.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 73 | 105.3 | Stable | Down 3.2% |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 51 | 73.5 | Stable | Down 2.0% |
| Resist or hinder officer | 49 | 70.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 38 | 54.8 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 26 | 37.5 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 25 | 36 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 23 | 33.2 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 23 | 33.2 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 19 | 27.4 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 19 | 27.4 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 13 | 18.7 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 11 | 15.9 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 9 | 13 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 8 | 11.5 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 8 | 11.5 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 8.7 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 6 | 8.7 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 5 | 7.2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 5 | 7.2 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 5 | 7.2 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 4 | 5.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 4 | 5.8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 3 | 4.3 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 2.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 2.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 2.9 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 1.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 1.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 1.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 1.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 1.4 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 1 | 1.4 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Stock theft | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |