Council
Population Overview
Total Population
85,209
Males
42,713 (50.1%)
Females
42,498 (49.9%)
Indigenous
639 (0.7%)
Born in Australia
60.0%
English Only at Home
59.8%
Australian Citizens
67,767
Other Languages
40.2%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$965/week
Annual Personal Income
$50,180
Median Household Income
$1,998/week
Annual Household Income
$103,896
Median Family Income
$2,494/week
Annual Family Income
$129,688
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$376
Median Monthly Mortgage
$2,100
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.9
Birthplace
Born in Australia
48,593 (60.0%)
Born Overseas
32,400 (40.0%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
50,958 (75.6%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
4,568 (6.8%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
4,986 (7.4%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,282 (3.4%)
Year 8 or Below
3,158 (4.7%)
Did Not Go to School
1,435 (2.1%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
29,250
Employed Part-time
14,662
Total Employed
47,058
Unemployed
2,854
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Participation Rate
69.4%
Labour Force
49,911
Not in Labour Force
17,968
Family Composition
Total Families
21,616
Couple - No Children
8,587 (39.7%)
Couple with Children
9,039 (41.8%)
One Parent Family
3,329 (15.4%)
Other Family
661 (3.1%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
16,731 (49.7%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
8,118 (24.1%)
Flat/Apartment
8,613 (25.6%)
Other Dwelling
197 (0.6%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
33,695
Unoccupied Dwellings
4,955
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
4,176 (12.6%)
1 Vehicle
16,189 (48.7%)
2 Vehicles
9,797 (29.5%)
3 Vehicles
2,212 (6.7%)
4+ Vehicles
848 (2.6%)
Total Dwellings
33,231
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)
562.3 / 100k
2yr Up 22.6%
10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
760.6 / 100k
2yr Up 121.6%
10yr Up 75.4%
Non-FV assault
505.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 58.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.4 / 100k
2yr Up 28.4%
10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
2,746.5 / 100k
2yr Up 92.9%
10yr Up 59.3%
Show all 74 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 2,618 | 2,746.5 |
| B49 Other theft | 1,043 | 1,094.2 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 725 | 760.6 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 725 | 760.6 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 533 | 559.2 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 433 | 454.3 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 426 | 446.9 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 380 | 398.7 |
| E21 Breach family violence order | 334 | 350.4 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 284 | 297.9 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 255 | 267.5 |
| C32 Drug possession | 234 | 245.5 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 198 | 207.7 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 180 | 188.8 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 162 | 170 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 158 | 165.8 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 127 | 133.2 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 125 | 131.1 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 110 | 115.4 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 104 | 109.1 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 83 | 87.1 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 74 | 77.6 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 65 | 68.2 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 54 | 56.7 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 50 | 52.5 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 45 | 47.2 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 45 | 47.2 |
| B22 Graffiti | 44 | 46.2 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 40 | 42 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 39 | 40.9 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 33 | 34.6 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 22 | 23.1 |
| B54 State false information | 20 | 21 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 20 | 21 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 19 | 19.9 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 18 | 18.9 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 17 | 17.8 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 16 | 16.8 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 15 | 15.7 |
| B312 Non-residential aggravated burglary | 14 | 14.7 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 12 | 12.6 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 12 | 12.6 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 12 | 12.6 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 10 | 10.5 |
| B59 Other deception offences | 10 | 10.5 |
| D26 Disorderly conduct | 9 | 9.4 |
| A52 Non-Aggravated robbery | 8 | 8.4 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 8 | 8.4 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 7 | 7.3 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 7 | 7.3 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 6 | 6.3 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 6 | 6.3 |
| A42 False imprisonment | 5 | 5.2 |
| A10 Homicide and related offences | 4 | 4.2 |
| A41 Abduction | 4 | 4.2 |
| D24 Offensive language | 4 | 4.2 |
| A61 Blackmail | 3 | 3.1 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 3 | 3.1 |
| D32 Hoaxes | 3 | 3.1 |
| F21 Public transport | 3 | 3.1 |
| A62 Extortion | 2 | 2.1 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 2 | 2.1 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 2 | 2.1 |
| B329 Unknown non-aggravated burglary | 2 | 2.1 |
| E11 Escape custody | 2 | 2.1 |
| B52 Possess equipment to make false instrument | 1 | 1 |
| C31 Drug use | 1 | 1 |
| D31 Privacy offences | 1 | 1 |
| E15 Prison regulation offences | 1 | 1 |
| F19 Other regulatory driving offences | 1 | 1 |
| F24 Pedestrian offences | 1 | 1 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 1 | 1 |
| F91 Environmental offences | 1 | 1 |
| F92 Public health and safety offences | 1 | 1 |