Council
Population Overview
Total Population
20,429
Males
10,010 (49.0%)
Females
10,419 (51.0%)
Indigenous
361 (1.8%)
Born in Australia
92.4%
English Only at Home
95.0%
Australian Citizens
18,701
Other Languages
5.0%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$772/week
Annual Personal Income
$40,144
Median Household Income
$1,381/week
Annual Household Income
$71,812
Median Family Income
$1,850/week
Annual Family Income
$96,200
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$240
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,200
Average Household Size
2.3 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
17,772 (92.4%)
Born Overseas
1,457 (7.6%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
6,841 (44.1%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
3,274 (21.1%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
3,000 (19.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,325 (8.5%)
Year 8 or Below
1,015 (6.5%)
Did Not Go to School
60 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
5,725
Employed Part-time
3,465
Total Employed
9,861
Unemployed
313
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Participation Rate
61%
Labour Force
10,177
Not in Labour Force
5,573
Family Composition
Total Families
5,463
Couple - No Children
2,387 (43.7%)
Couple with Children
2,139 (39.2%)
One Parent Family
861 (15.8%)
Other Family
71 (1.3%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
7,469 (90.9%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
351 (4.3%)
Flat/Apartment
371 (4.5%)
Other Dwelling
21 (0.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
8,216
Unoccupied Dwellings
910
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
484 (6.0%)
1 Vehicle
2,695 (33.4%)
2 Vehicles
3,002 (37.2%)
3 Vehicles
1,200 (14.9%)
4+ Vehicles
691 (8.6%)
Total Dwellings
8,079
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)
185.9 / 100k
2yr Down 55.0%
10yr Down 63.8%
Motor vehicle theft
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 15.5%
10yr Down 44.9%
Non-FV assault
528.4 / 100k
2yr Up 18.0%
10yr Down 24.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
288.7 / 100k
2yr Up 54.3%
10yr Down 36.2%
Show all 62 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| E21 Breach family violence order | 208 | 1,017.7 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 198 | 968.8 |
| B49 Other theft | 96 | 469.7 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 92 | 450.2 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 83 | 406.1 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 82 | 401.2 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 81 | 396.3 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 66 | 322.9 |
| C32 Drug possession | 65 | 318 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 64 | 313.2 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 59 | 288.7 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 58 | 283.8 |
| B22 Graffiti | 54 | 264.2 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 44 | 215.3 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 41 | 200.6 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 36 | 176.1 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 31 | 151.7 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 27 | 132.1 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 27 | 132.1 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 24 | 117.4 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 19 | 93 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 18 | 88.1 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 17 | 83.2 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 17 | 83.2 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 16 | 78.3 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 15 | 73.4 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 15 | 73.4 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 15 | 73.4 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 13 | 63.6 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 13 | 63.6 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 12 | 58.7 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 11 | 53.8 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 11 | 53.8 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 9 | 44 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 9 | 44 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 9 | 44 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 8 | 39.1 |
| E15 Prison regulation offences | 8 | 39.1 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 7 | 34.3 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 7 | 34.3 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 6 | 29.4 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 6 | 29.4 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 6 | 29.4 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 5 | 24.5 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 5 | 24.5 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 5 | 24.5 |
| B54 State false information | 4 | 19.6 |
| C11 Drug dealing | 4 | 19.6 |
| D24 Offensive language | 4 | 19.6 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 4 | 19.6 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 3 | 14.7 |
| F91 Environmental offences | 3 | 14.7 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 2 | 9.8 |
| D26 Disorderly conduct | 2 | 9.8 |
| A42 False imprisonment | 1 | 4.9 |
| A52 Non-Aggravated robbery | 1 | 4.9 |
| B312 Non-residential aggravated burglary | 1 | 4.9 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 1 | 4.9 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 1 | 4.9 |
| E11 Escape custody | 1 | 4.9 |
| F39 Other government regulatory offences | 1 | 4.9 |
| F99 Other miscellaneous offences | 1 | 4.9 |