Council
Population Overview
Total Population
40,593
Males
19,892 (49.0%)
Females
20,696 (51.0%)
Indigenous
2,466 (6.1%)
Born in Australia
85.0%
English Only at Home
95.7%
Australian Citizens
36,377
Other Languages
4.3%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$618/week
Annual Personal Income
$32,136
Median Household Income
$1,167/week
Annual Household Income
$60,684
Median Family Income
$1,436/week
Annual Family Income
$74,672
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$325
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,517
Average Household Size
2.2 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
31,607 (85.0%)
Born Overseas
5,578 (15.0%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
14,391 (45.3%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
2,666 (8.4%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
10,218 (32.1%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,867 (9.0%)
Year 8 or Below
1,548 (4.9%)
Did Not Go to School
101 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
7,501
Employed Part-time
6,360
Total Employed
15,102
Unemployed
646
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Participation Rate
45%
Labour Force
15,744
Not in Labour Force
16,614
Family Composition
Total Families
11,318
Couple - No Children
6,400 (56.5%)
Couple with Children
3,071 (27.1%)
One Parent Family
1,722 (15.2%)
Other Family
120 (1.1%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
13,873 (83.6%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,379 (8.3%)
Flat/Apartment
974 (5.9%)
Other Dwelling
322 (1.9%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
16,603
Unoccupied Dwellings
6,226
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
713 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle
6,364 (39.0%)
2 Vehicles
6,255 (38.4%)
3 Vehicles
1,949 (12.0%)
4+ Vehicles
1,020 (6.3%)
Total Dwellings
16,309
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)
228.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 8.4%
Motor vehicle theft
145.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
422.9 / 100k
2yr Down 20.2%
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
2.4 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
226 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 8.7%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 287 | 697.6 | Down 29.7% | Up 1.8% |
| Malicious damage to property | 246 | 597.9 | Down 19.1% | Down 3.6% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 211 | 512.9 | Stable | Up 4.6% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 195 | 474 | Down 23.2% | Up 9.8% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 174 | 422.9 | Down 20.2% | Stable |
| Trespass | 160 | 388.9 | Down 30.4% | Up 8.8% |
| Breach bail conditions | 146 | 354.9 | Down 41.6% | Up 4.9% |
| Fraud | 132 | 320.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from retail store | 130 | 316 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter dwelling | 94 | 228.5 | Stable | Down 8.4% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 93 | 226 | Stable | Down 8.7% |
| Other theft | 92 | 223.6 | Stable | Down 8.2% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 88 | 213.9 | Down 37.6% | Down 5.1% |
| Steal from dwelling | 81 | 196.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences | 78 | 189.6 | Down 44.7% | Stable |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 73 | 177.4 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 66 | 160.4 | Stable | — |
| Motor vehicle theft | 60 | 145.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Other drug offences | 51 | 124 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 48 | 116.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 46 | 111.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 44 | 106.9 | Down 37.1% | Stable |
| Resist or hinder officer | 42 | 102.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 37 | 89.9 | Down 45.6% | Stable |
| Offensive conduct | 26 | 63.2 | Stable | Down 8.4% |
| Arson | 24 | 58.3 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 14 | 34 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 14 | 34 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 13 | 31.6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 10 | 24.3 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 10 | 24.3 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 9 | 21.9 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 9 | 21.9 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 8 | 19.4 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 8 | 19.4 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 6 | 14.6 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 4 | 9.7 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 7.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 3 | 7.3 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 2 | 4.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 4.9 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 2 | 4.9 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 2.4 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 2.4 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 2.4 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 1 | 2.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 2.4 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | nc | — | — |