Council
Population Overview
Total Population
32,053
Males
16,141 (50.4%)
Females
15,909 (49.6%)
Indigenous
1,619 (5.1%)
Born in Australia
88.3%
English Only at Home
93.2%
Australian Citizens
28,224
Other Languages
6.8%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$749/week
Annual Personal Income
$38,948
Median Household Income
$1,466/week
Annual Household Income
$76,232
Median Family Income
$1,939/week
Annual Family Income
$100,828
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$320
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,733
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
26,387 (88.3%)
Born Overseas
3,507 (11.7%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
10,466 (44.1%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,812 (7.6%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
7,851 (33.1%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,204 (9.3%)
Year 8 or Below
1,297 (5.5%)
Did Not Go to School
119 (0.5%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
8,798
Employed Part-time
4,525
Total Employed
14,347
Unemployed
641
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Participation Rate
57.1%
Labour Force
14,988
Not in Labour Force
9,585
Family Composition
Total Families
8,268
Couple - No Children
3,552 (43.0%)
Couple with Children
3,163 (38.3%)
One Parent Family
1,447 (17.5%)
Other Family
107 (1.3%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
10,534 (87.5%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,036 (8.6%)
Flat/Apartment
355 (2.9%)
Other Dwelling
94 (0.8%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
12,045
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,799
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
727 (6.1%)
1 Vehicle
4,065 (34.3%)
2 Vehicles
4,194 (35.4%)
3 Vehicles
1,756 (14.8%)
4+ Vehicles
1,097 (9.3%)
Total Dwellings
11,840
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)
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 5.8%
Non-DV assault
552.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 4.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
6 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
259.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 6.1%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 294 | 887.9 | Stable | Up 9.6% |
| Malicious damage to property | 244 | 736.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 241 | 727.8 | Up 36.9% | Up 10.3% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 183 | 552.7 | Stable | Up 4.5% |
| Fraud | 171 | 516.4 | Down 27.5% | Up 1.0% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 163 | 492.3 | Stable | Up 5.0% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 132 | 398.6 | Stable | Up 6.0% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 131 | 395.6 | Stable | Up 11.8% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 116 | 350.3 | Stable | Stable |
| Trespass | 93 | 280.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 92 | 277.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Other theft | 92 | 277.8 | Down 45.9% | Stable |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 86 | 259.7 | Stable | Down 6.1% |
| Steal from retail store | 81 | 244.6 | Down 48.4% | Stable |
| Other offences | 76 | 229.5 | Up 72.7% | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 56 | 169.1 | Up 75.0% | Stable |
| Break and enter dwelling | 55 | 166.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Motor vehicle theft | 55 | 166.1 | Stable | Up 5.8% |
| Liquor offences | 55 | 166.1 | Stable | Down 4.6% |
| Sexual assault | 51 | 154 | Stable | Up 4.6% |
| Other drug offences | 48 | 145 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 47 | 141.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 47 | 141.9 | Down 33.8% | Stable |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 44 | 132.9 | Stable | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 44 | 132.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 37 | 111.7 | Stable | — |
| Offensive conduct | 21 | 63.4 | Stable | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 20 | 60.4 | Stable | — |
| Pornography offences | 18 | 54.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 14 | 42.3 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 13 | 39.3 | — | — |
| Arson | 13 | 39.3 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 12 | 36.2 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 11 | 33.2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 9 | 27.2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 6 | 18.1 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 5 | 15.1 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 5 | 15.1 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 9.1 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 3 | 9.1 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 3 | 9.1 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 3 | 9.1 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 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 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |