Population Overview
Total Population
7,759
Males
3,923 (50.6%)
Females
3,836 (49.4%)
Indigenous
170 (2.2%)
Born in Australia
90.3%
English Only at Home
96.5%
Australian Citizens
6,733
Other Languages
3.5%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$554/week
Annual Personal Income
$28,808
Median Household Income
$1,039/week
Annual Household Income
$54,028
Median Family Income
$1,394/week
Annual Family Income
$72,488
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$170
Median Monthly Mortgage
$867
Average Household Size
2.2 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
6,187 (90.3%)
Born Overseas
666 (9.7%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
2,116 (36.8%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,109 (19.3%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
1,384 (24.0%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
664 (11.5%)
Year 8 or Below
468 (8.1%)
Did Not Go to School
16 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
1,740
Employed Part-time
1,071
Total Employed
3,087
Unemployed
163
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Participation Rate
49.2%
Labour Force
3,246
Not in Labour Force
2,595
Family Composition
Total Families
1,973
Couple - No Children
1,023 (51.8%)
Couple with Children
671 (34.0%)
One Parent Family
249 (12.6%)
Other Family
27 (1.4%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
2,907 (95.3%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
70 (2.3%)
Flat/Apartment
4 (0.1%)
Other Dwelling
56 (1.8%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
3,049
Unoccupied Dwellings
872
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
93 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle
831 (28.0%)
2 Vehicles
1,024 (34.5%)
3 Vehicles
586 (19.8%)
4+ Vehicles
429 (14.5%)
Total Dwellings
2,966
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)
321.7 / 100k
2yr Up 55.8%
10yr Down 28.5%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.8%
10yr Up 269.5%
Non-FV assault
308.8 / 100k
2yr Up 117.5%
10yr Up 22.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
386 / 100k
2yr Up 99.4%
10yr Up 32.6%
Show all 42 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| B49 Other theft | 78 | 1,003.6 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 31 | 398.9 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 30 | 386 |
| E21 Breach family violence order | 30 | 386 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 28 | 360.3 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 23 | 295.9 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 19 | 244.5 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 16 | 205.9 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 11 | 141.5 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 9 | 115.8 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 8 | 102.9 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 8 | 102.9 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 8 | 102.9 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 8 | 102.9 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 7 | 90.1 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 6 | 77.2 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 6 | 77.2 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 5 | 64.3 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 51.5 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 4 | 51.5 |
| C32 Drug possession | 4 | 51.5 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 4 | 51.5 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 4 | 51.5 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 4 | 51.5 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 3 | 38.6 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 3 | 38.6 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 3 | 38.6 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 3 | 38.6 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 2 | 25.7 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 2 | 25.7 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 2 | 25.7 |
| B22 Graffiti | 2 | 25.7 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 2 | 25.7 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 2 | 25.7 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 2 | 25.7 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 1 | 12.9 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 1 | 12.9 |
| C31 Drug use | 1 | 12.9 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 1 | 12.9 |
| D24 Offensive language | 1 | 12.9 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 1 | 12.9 |
| D26 Disorderly conduct | 1 | 12.9 |
Suburbs in this Council (78)
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