Council
Population Overview
Total Population
25,713
Males
12,945 (50.3%)
Females
12,766 (49.6%)
Indigenous
1,751 (6.8%)
Born in Australia
91.2%
English Only at Home
96.4%
Australian Citizens
23,019
Other Languages
3.6%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$703/week
Annual Personal Income
$36,556
Median Household Income
$1,486/week
Annual Household Income
$77,272
Median Family Income
$1,966/week
Annual Family Income
$102,232
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$330
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,733
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
21,562 (91.2%)
Born Overseas
2,092 (8.8%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
7,878 (41.9%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,476 (7.9%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
6,631 (35.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,755 (9.3%)
Year 8 or Below
1,002 (5.3%)
Did Not Go to School
59 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
6,792
Employed Part-time
3,794
Total Employed
11,427
Unemployed
470
Unemployment Rate
4%
Participation Rate
57.8%
Labour Force
11,895
Not in Labour Force
7,096
Family Composition
Total Families
6,800
Couple - No Children
3,000 (44.1%)
Couple with Children
2,692 (39.6%)
One Parent Family
1,025 (15.1%)
Other Family
86 (1.3%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
8,811 (91.4%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
609 (6.3%)
Flat/Apartment
84 (0.9%)
Other Dwelling
110 (1.1%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
9,638
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,704
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
418 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle
2,887 (30.6%)
2 Vehicles
3,635 (38.6%)
3 Vehicles
1,515 (16.1%)
4+ Vehicles
964 (10.2%)
Total Dwellings
9,423
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)
152.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 8.4%
Motor vehicle theft
76.3 / 100k
2yr Down 60.8%
10yr —
Non-DV assault
404.4 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.6 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
145 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 9.8%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 246 | 938.4 | Stable | Up 3.2% |
| Malicious damage to property | 189 | 721 | Stable | Down 2.8% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 148 | 564.6 | Stable | Up 2.1% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 132 | 503.5 | Stable | Up 3.5% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 106 | 404.4 | Stable | Stable |
| Breach bail conditions | 103 | 392.9 | Up 66.1% | Stable |
| Fraud | 99 | 377.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 68 | 259.4 | Up 21.4% | Down 4.6% |
| Sexual assault | 65 | 248 | Stable | Up 10.3% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 61 | 232.7 | Stable | Down 2.4% |
| Trespass | 53 | 202.2 | Stable | Down 4.5% |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 49 | 186.9 | Stable | Up 4.8% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 49 | 186.9 | Stable | Down 6.3% |
| Other theft | 43 | 164 | Stable | Down 5.7% |
| Other offences | 43 | 164 | Stable | Down 6.3% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 40 | 152.6 | Stable | Down 8.4% |
| Steal from retail store | 40 | 152.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 39 | 148.8 | — | — |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 38 | 145 | Stable | Down 9.8% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 30 | 114.4 | Stable | — |
| Arson | 26 | 99.2 | Stable | — |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20 | 76.3 | Down 60.8% | — |
| Other drug offences | 19 | 72.5 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 13 | 49.6 | — | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 13 | 49.6 | — | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 12 | 45.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 11 | 42 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 9 | 34.3 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 6 | 22.9 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 6 | 22.9 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 5 | 19.1 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 5 | 19.1 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 4 | 15.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 4 | 15.3 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 4 | 15.3 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 3 | 11.4 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 3 | 11.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 3 | 11.4 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 11.4 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 3 | 11.4 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 2 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 3.8 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 3.8 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 3.8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 3.8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 3.8 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 3.8 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 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 | — | — |