Council
Population Overview
Total Population
12,899
Males
6,429 (49.8%)
Females
6,471 (50.2%)
Indigenous
300 (2.3%)
Born in Australia
92.1%
English Only at Home
97.5%
Australian Citizens
11,673
Other Languages
2.5%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$646/week
Annual Personal Income
$33,592
Median Household Income
$1,187/week
Annual Household Income
$61,724
Median Family Income
$1,592/week
Annual Family Income
$82,784
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$250
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,300
Average Household Size
2.2 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
10,932 (92.1%)
Born Overseas
936 (7.9%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
3,517 (35.5%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,483 (15.0%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
3,113 (31.4%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,094 (11.0%)
Year 8 or Below
656 (6.6%)
Did Not Go to School
38 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
3,210
Employed Part-time
1,844
Total Employed
5,465
Unemployed
189
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Participation Rate
52%
Labour Force
5,654
Not in Labour Force
4,413
Family Composition
Total Families
3,490
Couple - No Children
1,839 (52.7%)
Couple with Children
1,143 (32.8%)
One Parent Family
476 (13.6%)
Other Family
30 (0.9%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
4,610 (88.1%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
532 (10.2%)
Flat/Apartment
27 (0.5%)
Other Dwelling
51 (1.0%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
5,231
Unoccupied Dwellings
888
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
249 (4.9%)
1 Vehicle
1,918 (37.4%)
2 Vehicles
1,958 (38.2%)
3 Vehicles
636 (12.4%)
4+ Vehicles
372 (7.3%)
Total Dwellings
5,130
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)
183.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
168.3 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Non-DV assault
283 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.6 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
283 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr —
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 74 | 566 | Stable | Up 4.2% |
| Malicious damage to property | 60 | 458.9 | Stable | Down 3.0% |
| Breach bail conditions | 45 | 344.2 | Stable | — |
| Trespass | 41 | 313.6 | Stable | — |
| Fraud | 40 | 305.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 37 | 283 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 37 | 283 | Stable | — |
| Domestic violence related assault | 36 | 275.3 | Stable | Up 1.7% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 34 | 260 | Stable | — |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 30 | 229.4 | Up 36.4% | — |
| Other theft | 27 | 206.5 | Stable | Down 8.5% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 24 | 183.6 | Stable | — |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 24 | 183.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Motor vehicle theft | 22 | 168.3 | — | — |
| Other offences | 21 | 160.6 | — | — |
| Steal from retail store | 19 | 145.3 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 16 | 122.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 14 | 107.1 | — | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 13 | 99.4 | — | — |
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 99.4 | — | — |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 84.1 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 8 | 61.2 | — | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 8 | 61.2 | — | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 45.9 | — | — |
| Arson | 6 | 45.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 6 | 45.9 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 45.9 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 4 | 30.6 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 30.6 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 3 | 22.9 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 2 | 15.3 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 15.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 15.3 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 7.6 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Stock theft | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | nc | — | — |