Council
Population Overview
Total Population
49,460
Males
24,921 (50.4%)
Females
24,536 (49.6%)
Indigenous
1,073 (2.2%)
Born in Australia
84.4%
English Only at Home
87.9%
Australian Citizens
43,575
Other Languages
12.1%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$789/week
Annual Personal Income
$41,028
Median Household Income
$1,719/week
Annual Household Income
$89,388
Median Family Income
$2,012/week
Annual Family Income
$104,624
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$328
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,733
Average Household Size
2.7 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
39,145 (84.4%)
Born Overseas
7,246 (15.6%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
18,047 (49.6%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
5,814 (16.0%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
7,349 (20.2%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
3,141 (8.6%)
Year 8 or Below
1,869 (5.1%)
Did Not Go to School
199 (0.5%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
14,371
Employed Part-time
7,368
Total Employed
23,503
Unemployed
1,100
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Participation Rate
62.9%
Labour Force
24,604
Not in Labour Force
12,090
Family Composition
Total Families
13,404
Couple - No Children
4,814 (35.9%)
Couple with Children
6,184 (46.1%)
One Parent Family
2,244 (16.7%)
Other Family
161 (1.2%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
15,944 (93.0%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,094 (6.4%)
Flat/Apartment
36 (0.2%)
Other Dwelling
43 (0.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
17,140
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,390
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
529 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle
4,688 (27.8%)
2 Vehicles
6,768 (40.1%)
3 Vehicles
2,915 (17.3%)
4+ Vehicles
1,961 (11.6%)
Total Dwellings
16,864
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)
238.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 53.6%
Motor vehicle theft
232.2 / 100k
2yr Up 118.8%
10yr Down 16.4%
Non-FV assault
302.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2%
10yr Down 22.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.7 / 100k
2yr Down 54.8%
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
553.5 / 100k
2yr Up 80.2%
10yr Stable
Show all 68 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| E21 Breach family violence order | 408 | 686.4 |
| B49 Other theft | 381 | 641 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 329 | 553.5 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 320 | 538.4 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 192 | 323 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 159 | 267.5 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 144 | 242.3 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 138 | 232.2 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 118 | 198.5 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 117 | 196.8 |
| C32 Drug possession | 112 | 188.4 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 103 | 173.3 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 84 | 141.3 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 72 | 121.1 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 72 | 121.1 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 65 | 109.4 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 62 | 104.3 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 60 | 100.9 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 58 | 97.6 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 55 | 92.5 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 48 | 80.8 |
| B22 Graffiti | 44 | 74 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 39 | 65.6 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 33 | 55.5 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 33 | 55.5 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 32 | 53.8 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 29 | 48.8 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 28 | 47.1 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 25 | 42.1 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 24 | 40.4 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 24 | 40.4 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 23 | 38.7 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 22 | 37 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 18 | 30.3 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 17 | 28.6 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 17 | 28.6 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 16 | 26.9 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 15 | 25.2 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 14 | 23.6 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 14 | 23.6 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 14 | 23.6 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 11 | 18.5 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 10 | 16.8 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 8 | 13.5 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 8 | 13.5 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 7 | 11.8 |
| A42 False imprisonment | 6 | 10.1 |
| B54 State false information | 6 | 10.1 |
| A10 Homicide and related offences | 5 | 8.4 |
| B12 Cause a bushfire | 4 | 6.7 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 4 | 6.7 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 4 | 6.7 |
| D26 Disorderly conduct | 4 | 6.7 |
| E15 Prison regulation offences | 4 | 6.7 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 3 | 5 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 3 | 5 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 3 | 5 |
| F91 Environmental offences | 3 | 5 |
| A62 Extortion | 2 | 3.4 |
| A82 Neglect or ill treatment of people | 2 | 3.4 |
| B59 Other deception offences | 2 | 3.4 |
| D32 Hoaxes | 2 | 3.4 |
| A52 Non-Aggravated robbery | 1 | 1.7 |
| B312 Non-residential aggravated burglary | 1 | 1.7 |
| B56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation | 1 | 1.7 |
| F29 Other transport regulation offences | 1 | 1.7 |
| F39 Other government regulatory offences | 1 | 1.7 |
| F93 Cruelty to animals | 1 | 1.7 |