Council
Population Overview
Total Population
12,929
Males
6,438 (49.8%)
Females
6,495 (50.2%)
Indigenous
2,021 (15.6%)
Born in Australia
94.2%
English Only at Home
96.5%
Australian Citizens
11,508
Other Languages
3.5%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$780/week
Annual Personal Income
$40,560
Median Household Income
$1,557/week
Annual Household Income
$80,964
Median Family Income
$2,001/week
Annual Family Income
$104,052
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$300
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,476
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
11,069 (94.2%)
Born Overseas
681 (5.8%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
3,613 (40.1%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
706 (7.8%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
3,199 (35.5%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
923 (10.2%)
Year 8 or Below
523 (5.8%)
Did Not Go to School
42 (0.5%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
3,818
Employed Part-time
1,679
Total Employed
5,874
Unemployed
259
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Participation Rate
61.1%
Labour Force
6,134
Not in Labour Force
2,988
Family Composition
Total Families
3,323
Couple - No Children
1,306 (39.3%)
Couple with Children
1,371 (41.3%)
One Parent Family
573 (17.2%)
Other Family
66 (2.0%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
4,224 (89.9%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
356 (7.6%)
Flat/Apartment
83 (1.8%)
Other Dwelling
22 (0.5%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
4,697
Unoccupied Dwellings
632
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
228 (4.9%)
1 Vehicle
1,524 (33.0%)
2 Vehicles
1,760 (38.2%)
3 Vehicles
690 (15.0%)
4+ Vehicles
413 (9.0%)
Total Dwellings
4,613
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)
612.3 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 2.4%
Motor vehicle theft
492.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr —
Non-DV assault
552.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
1,194.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 16.0%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 210 | 1,568.1 | Up 36.4% | Up 16.5% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 182 | 1,359 | Stable | Up 8.5% |
| Malicious damage to property | 164 | 1,224.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 160 | 1,194.7 | Stable | Up 16.0% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 111 | 828.9 | Stable | Up 4.1% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 100 | 746.7 | Stable | Up 9.8% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 82 | 612.3 | Stable | Up 2.4% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 74 | 552.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Motor vehicle theft | 66 | 492.8 | Stable | — |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 65 | 485.4 | Stable | Up 11.7% |
| Fraud | 64 | 477.9 | Stable | Up 3.2% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 54 | 403.2 | Stable | — |
| Trespass | 54 | 403.2 | Down 46.0% | Up 1.1% |
| Steal from dwelling | 52 | 388.3 | Stable | Stable |
| Arson | 51 | 380.8 | Stable | — |
| Other theft | 46 | 343.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 34 | 253.9 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 34 | 253.9 | Stable | — |
| Other offences | 34 | 253.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from retail store | 32 | 238.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Resist or hinder officer | 23 | 171.7 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 22 | 164.3 | Stable | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 19 | 141.9 | — | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 18 | 134.4 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 16 | 119.5 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 10 | 74.7 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 10 | 74.7 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 8 | 59.7 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 7 | 52.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 6 | 44.8 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 6 | 44.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 29.9 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 4 | 29.9 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 29.9 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 22.4 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 3 | 22.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 14.9 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 1 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 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 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | nc | — | — |