Council
Population Overview
Total Population
30,688
Males
15,426 (50.3%)
Females
15,262 (49.7%)
Indigenous
3,959 (12.9%)
Born in Australia
91.4%
English Only at Home
96.8%
Australian Citizens
26,968
Other Languages
3.2%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$550/week
Annual Personal Income
$28,600
Median Household Income
$1,085/week
Annual Household Income
$56,420
Median Family Income
$1,347/week
Annual Family Income
$70,044
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$300
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,301
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
25,586 (91.4%)
Born Overseas
2,404 (8.6%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
7,976 (35.5%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,799 (8.0%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
8,261 (36.7%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,794 (12.4%)
Year 8 or Below
1,567 (7.0%)
Did Not Go to School
85 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
5,479
Employed Part-time
4,311
Total Employed
10,671
Unemployed
827
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
Participation Rate
44.9%
Labour Force
11,495
Not in Labour Force
12,151
Family Composition
Total Families
7,952
Couple - No Children
3,705 (46.6%)
Couple with Children
2,405 (30.2%)
One Parent Family
1,686 (21.2%)
Other Family
152 (1.9%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
10,220 (90.0%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
294 (2.6%)
Flat/Apartment
664 (5.8%)
Other Dwelling
142 (1.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
11,352
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,745
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
594 (5.4%)
1 Vehicle
4,098 (36.9%)
2 Vehicles
4,018 (36.2%)
3 Vehicles
1,524 (13.7%)
4+ Vehicles
862 (7.8%)
Total Dwellings
11,101
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)
781.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.6%
10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
539.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 8.2%
Non-DV assault
687.3 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 3.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
12.6 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
353.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 588 | 1,853.8 | Up 20.0% | Up 10.1% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 465 | 1,466 | Up 16.8% | Up 8.4% |
| Malicious damage to property | 416 | 1,311.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Domestic violence related assault | 365 | 1,150.8 | Stable | Up 5.3% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 297 | 936.4 | Stable | Up 9.8% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 248 | 781.9 | Down 26.6% | Stable |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 218 | 687.3 | Stable | Up 3.5% |
| Fraud | 204 | 643.2 | Stable | Up 4.2% |
| Steal from dwelling | 180 | 567.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Motor vehicle theft | 171 | 539.1 | Stable | Up 8.2% |
| Steal from retail store | 165 | 520.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Other theft | 145 | 457.2 | Stable | Down 5.4% |
| Trespass | 137 | 431.9 | Stable | Up 6.3% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 112 | 353.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 106 | 334.2 | Stable | Up 3.0% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 100 | 315.3 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences | 82 | 258.5 | Up 49.1% | Down 2.5% |
| Arson | 80 | 252.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 74 | 233.3 | Stable | Up 8.3% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 71 | 223.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Liquor offences | 70 | 220.7 | Up 59.1% | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 57 | 179.7 | Stable | Up 5.6% |
| Resist or hinder officer | 39 | 123 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 34 | 107.2 | Stable | — |
| Assault Police | 30 | 94.6 | — | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 26 | 82 | Stable | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 24 | 75.7 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 23 | 72.5 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 20 | 63.1 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 18 | 56.8 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 16 | 50.4 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 16 | 50.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 15 | 47.3 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 12 | 37.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 10 | 31.5 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 5 | 15.8 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 5 | 15.8 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 4 | 12.6 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 4 | 12.6 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 4 | 12.6 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 3 | 9.5 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 9.5 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 2 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 2 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 2 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 3.2 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 3.2 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 3.2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 3.2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 3.2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 3.2 | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 3.2 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |