Council
Population Overview
Total Population
37,632
Males
18,641 (49.5%)
Females
18,991 (50.5%)
Indigenous
558 (1.5%)
Born in Australia
84.9%
English Only at Home
91.8%
Australian Citizens
33,621
Other Languages
8.2%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$802/week
Annual Personal Income
$41,704
Median Household Income
$1,785/week
Annual Household Income
$92,820
Median Family Income
$2,127/week
Annual Family Income
$110,604
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$330
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,733
Average Household Size
2.6 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
30,266 (84.9%)
Born Overseas
5,365 (15.1%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
14,335 (50.7%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
4,617 (16.3%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
5,471 (19.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,377 (8.4%)
Year 8 or Below
1,377 (4.9%)
Did Not Go to School
114 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
11,176
Employed Part-time
5,831
Total Employed
18,422
Unemployed
712
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Participation Rate
63.7%
Labour Force
19,143
Not in Labour Force
9,345
Family Composition
Total Families
10,421
Couple - No Children
3,999 (38.4%)
Couple with Children
4,703 (45.1%)
One Parent Family
1,590 (15.3%)
Other Family
124 (1.2%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
12,518 (92.7%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
829 (6.1%)
Flat/Apartment
85 (0.6%)
Other Dwelling
58 (0.4%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
13,500
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,307
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
414 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle
3,746 (28.1%)
2 Vehicles
5,196 (39.0%)
3 Vehicles
2,295 (17.2%)
4+ Vehicles
1,669 (12.5%)
Total Dwellings
13,317
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)
319.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 23.2%
Motor vehicle theft
273 / 100k
2yr Up 22.6%
10yr Up 29.3%
Non-FV assault
201.7 / 100k
2yr Up 21.3%
10yr Up 31.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.5 / 100k
2yr —
10yr Down 19.6%
Steal from vehicle
617.3 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 17.3%
Show all 68 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| B49 Other theft | 325 | 799.3 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 251 | 617.3 |
| E21 Breach family violence order | 212 | 521.4 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 192 | 472.2 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 125 | 307.4 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 111 | 273 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 100 | 245.9 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 90 | 221.3 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 83 | 204.1 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 79 | 194.3 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 66 | 162.3 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 56 | 137.7 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 53 | 130.3 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 51 | 125.4 |
| C32 Drug possession | 47 | 115.6 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 44 | 108.2 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 41 | 100.8 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 38 | 93.5 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 31 | 76.2 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 30 | 73.8 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 23 | 56.6 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 23 | 56.6 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 23 | 56.6 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 21 | 51.6 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 20 | 49.2 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 15 | 36.9 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 14 | 34.4 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 14 | 34.4 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 13 | 32 |
| B22 Graffiti | 12 | 29.5 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 11 | 27.1 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 10 | 24.6 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 10 | 24.6 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 10 | 24.6 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 9 | 22.1 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 8 | 19.7 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 8 | 19.7 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 7 | 17.2 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 7 | 17.2 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 7 | 17.2 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 6 | 14.8 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 6 | 14.8 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 5 | 12.3 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 5 | 12.3 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 5 | 12.3 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 4 | 9.8 |
| A42 False imprisonment | 3 | 7.4 |
| B54 State false information | 3 | 7.4 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 3 | 7.4 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 3 | 7.4 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 2 | 4.9 |
| B312 Non-residential aggravated burglary | 2 | 4.9 |
| C31 Drug use | 2 | 4.9 |
| D26 Disorderly conduct | 2 | 4.9 |
| D32 Hoaxes | 2 | 4.9 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 2 | 4.9 |
| A41 Abduction | 1 | 2.5 |
| A52 Non-Aggravated robbery | 1 | 2.5 |
| A62 Extortion | 1 | 2.5 |
| B12 Cause a bushfire | 1 | 2.5 |
| B329 Unknown non-aggravated burglary | 1 | 2.5 |
| B59 Other deception offences | 1 | 2.5 |
| D24 Offensive language | 1 | 2.5 |
| D33 Begging | 1 | 2.5 |
| E11 Escape custody | 1 | 2.5 |
| F21 Public transport | 1 | 2.5 |
| F22 Aviation regulations offences | 1 | 2.5 |
| F91 Environmental offences | 1 | 2.5 |