Population Overview
Total Population
54,922
Males
27,139 (49.4%)
Females
27,784 (50.6%)
Indigenous
9,101 (16.6%)
Born in Australia
89.4%
English Only at Home
91.6%
Australian Citizens
46,247
Other Languages
8.4%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$837/week
Annual Personal Income
$43,524
Median Household Income
$1,597/week
Annual Household Income
$83,044
Median Family Income
$1,969/week
Annual Family Income
$102,388
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$300
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,517
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
44,736 (89.4%)
Born Overseas
5,285 (10.6%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
18,133 (47.2%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
2,984 (7.8%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
12,051 (31.4%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
3,074 (8.0%)
Year 8 or Below
2,020 (5.3%)
Did Not Go to School
149 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
16,359
Employed Part-time
7,447
Total Employed
25,380
Unemployed
946
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Participation Rate
60.7%
Labour Force
26,334
Not in Labour Force
13,227
Family Composition
Total Families
13,749
Couple - No Children
5,425 (39.5%)
Couple with Children
5,527 (40.2%)
One Parent Family
2,576 (18.7%)
Other Family
225 (1.6%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
16,444 (85.3%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,502 (7.8%)
Flat/Apartment
1,159 (6.0%)
Other Dwelling
100 (0.5%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
19,279
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,623
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
1,038 (5.5%)
1 Vehicle
6,608 (34.9%)
2 Vehicles
7,268 (38.4%)
3 Vehicles
2,546 (13.5%)
4+ Vehicles
1,472 (7.8%)
Total Dwellings
18,923
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)
491.3 / 100k
2yr Down 32.0%
10yr Down 12.8%
Motor vehicle theft
300 / 100k
2yr Down 20.8%
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
782.5 / 100k
2yr Down 23.2%
10yr Up 1.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
19.3 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
435.1 / 100k
2yr Down 41.1%
10yr Down 14.3%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 973 | 1,707.1 | Stable | Up 10.9% |
| Breach bail conditions | 970 | 1,701.8 | Stable | Up 4.3% |
| Malicious damage to property | 753 | 1,321.1 | Down 25.3% | Down 3.8% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 672 | 1,179 | Stable | Up 5.8% |
| Steal from retail store | 571 | 1,001.8 | Stable | Up 4.2% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 566 | 993 | Stable | Up 10.5% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 446 | 782.5 | Down 23.2% | Up 1.6% |
| Fraud | 431 | 756.2 | Stable | Up 2.4% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 280 | 491.3 | Down 32.0% | Down 12.8% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 266 | 466.7 | Stable | Up 3.0% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 248 | 435.1 | Down 41.1% | Down 14.3% |
| Trespass | 235 | 412.3 | Down 22.7% | Up 2.9% |
| Other theft | 174 | 305.3 | Stable | Down 6.3% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 171 | 300 | Down 20.8% | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 170 | 298.3 | Up 19.7% | Up 8.4% |
| Steal from dwelling | 149 | 261.4 | Stable | Down 9.8% |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 147 | 257.9 | Up 44.1% | Up 7.1% |
| Criminal intent | 147 | 257.9 | Stable | Up 14.1% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 142 | 249.1 | Stable | Up 2.5% |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 122 | 214 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences | 114 | 200 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 112 | 196.5 | Down 53.3% | Stable |
| Resist or hinder officer | 105 | 184.2 | Stable | Up 4.3% |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 65 | 114 | Down 42.5% | Stable |
| Arson | 60 | 105.3 | Down 45.0% | Down 9.1% |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 41 | 71.9 | Stable | Up 5.7% |
| Steal from person | 40 | 70.2 | Down 13.0% | Stable |
| Other drug offences | 36 | 63.2 | Stable | — |
| Assault Police | 35 | 61.4 | Stable | — |
| Liquor offences | 34 | 59.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Offensive conduct | 24 | 42.1 | Stable | Down 10.3% |
| Pornography offences | 21 | 36.8 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 20 | 35.1 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 20 | 35.1 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 17 | 29.8 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 16 | 28.1 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 16 | 28.1 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 11 | 19.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 9 | 15.8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 9 | 15.8 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 9 | 15.8 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 6 | 10.5 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 5 | 8.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 5 | 8.8 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 5 | 8.8 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 4 | 7 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 4 | 7 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 5.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 3 | 5.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 3 | 5.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 2 | 3.5 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 1.8 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 1.8 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 1 | 1.8 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |