Council
Population Overview
Total Population
10,683
Males
5,314 (49.7%)
Females
5,368 (50.2%)
Indigenous
268 (2.5%)
Born in Australia
93.9%
English Only at Home
97.4%
Australian Citizens
9,627
Other Languages
2.6%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$590/week
Annual Personal Income
$30,680
Median Household Income
$1,071/week
Annual Household Income
$55,692
Median Family Income
$1,417/week
Annual Family Income
$73,684
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$195
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,000
Average Household Size
2.2 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
9,157 (93.9%)
Born Overseas
593 (6.1%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
2,628 (32.4%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,615 (19.9%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
2,073 (25.5%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,046 (12.9%)
Year 8 or Below
723 (8.9%)
Did Not Go to School
32 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
2,595
Employed Part-time
1,502
Total Employed
4,390
Unemployed
163
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Participation Rate
50.5%
Labour Force
4,551
Not in Labour Force
3,715
Family Composition
Total Families
2,842
Couple - No Children
1,477 (52.0%)
Couple with Children
947 (33.3%)
One Parent Family
377 (13.3%)
Other Family
42 (1.5%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
4,083 (93.7%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
196 (4.5%)
Flat/Apartment
7 (0.2%)
Other Dwelling
55 (1.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
4,359
Unoccupied Dwellings
613
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
202 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle
1,398 (32.9%)
2 Vehicles
1,529 (36.0%)
3 Vehicles
649 (15.3%)
4+ Vehicles
469 (11.0%)
Total Dwellings
4,246
Crime Statistics (Year ending Sep 2025)
Recorded incidents from Victoria Police, published by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA). Rates are per 100,000 residents. Trends compare the year-ending September 2025 rate to the same metric in 2023 (2 year) and 2016 (10 year), bucketed as Stable (<10% change), Up or Down.
Headline offences
Break & enter (dwelling)
192.4 / 100k
2yr Down 49.9%
10yr Down 45.0%
Motor vehicle theft
279 / 100k
2yr Up 142.3%
10yr Up 145.7%
Non-FV assault
259.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 71.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
298.3 / 100k
2yr Up 55.4%
10yr Up 26.1%
Show all 52 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| E21 Breach family violence order | 65 | 625.4 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 56 | 538.8 |
| B49 Other theft | 53 | 510 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 35 | 336.8 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 32 | 307.9 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 31 | 298.3 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 30 | 288.7 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 29 | 279 |
| C32 Drug possession | 23 | 221.3 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 23 | 221.3 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 20 | 192.4 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 20 | 192.4 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 18 | 173.2 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 15 | 144.3 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 14 | 134.7 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 14 | 134.7 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 13 | 125.1 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 11 | 105.8 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 6 | 57.7 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 6 | 57.7 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 6 | 57.7 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 57.7 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 6 | 57.7 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 5 | 48.1 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 5 | 48.1 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 5 | 48.1 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 5 | 48.1 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 5 | 48.1 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 5 | 48.1 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 4 | 38.5 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 4 | 38.5 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 4 | 38.5 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 3 | 28.9 |
| A10 Homicide and related offences | 2 | 19.2 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 2 | 19.2 |
| A61 Blackmail | 2 | 19.2 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 2 | 19.2 |
| B22 Graffiti | 2 | 19.2 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 2 | 19.2 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 2 | 19.2 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 2 | 19.2 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 2 | 19.2 |
| A41 Abduction | 1 | 9.6 |
| A42 False imprisonment | 1 | 9.6 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 1 | 9.6 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 1 | 9.6 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 1 | 9.6 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 1 | 9.6 |
| D24 Offensive language | 1 | 9.6 |
| D26 Disorderly conduct | 1 | 9.6 |
| E11 Escape custody | 1 | 9.6 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 1 | 9.6 |