Council
Population Overview
Total Population
20,253
Males
10,105 (49.9%)
Females
10,150 (50.1%)
Indigenous
267 (1.3%)
Born in Australia
86.6%
English Only at Home
96.4%
Australian Citizens
17,782
Other Languages
3.6%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$674/week
Annual Personal Income
$35,048
Median Household Income
$1,252/week
Annual Household Income
$65,104
Median Family Income
$1,702/week
Annual Family Income
$88,504
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$300
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,432
Average Household Size
2.2 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
16,303 (86.6%)
Born Overseas
2,521 (13.4%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
8,889 (56.0%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
2,274 (14.3%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
2,969 (18.7%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,030 (6.5%)
Year 8 or Below
662 (4.2%)
Did Not Go to School
36 (0.2%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
4,057
Employed Part-time
3,848
Total Employed
8,567
Unemployed
335
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Participation Rate
51.2%
Labour Force
8,904
Not in Labour Force
7,229
Family Composition
Total Families
5,449
Couple - No Children
2,725 (50.0%)
Couple with Children
1,798 (33.0%)
One Parent Family
864 (15.9%)
Other Family
63 (1.2%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
8,075 (96.2%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
257 (3.1%)
Flat/Apartment
13 (0.2%)
Other Dwelling
33 (0.4%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
8,396
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,194
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
345 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle
3,047 (36.9%)
2 Vehicles
3,031 (36.7%)
3 Vehicles
1,117 (13.5%)
4+ Vehicles
722 (8.7%)
Total Dwellings
8,264
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)
304.2 / 100k
2yr Up 56.5%
10yr Down 14.6%
Motor vehicle theft
118.8 / 100k
2yr Up 22.2%
10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
232.9 / 100k
2yr Up 65.2%
10yr Up 20.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
313.7 / 100k
2yr Up 43.4%
10yr Stable
Show all 52 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| E21 Breach family violence order | 111 | 527.6 |
| B49 Other theft | 86 | 408.8 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 85 | 404 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 66 | 313.7 |
| B22 Graffiti | 54 | 256.7 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 53 | 251.9 |
| C32 Drug possession | 53 | 251.9 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 40 | 190.1 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 34 | 161.6 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 32 | 152.1 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 32 | 152.1 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 31 | 147.3 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 29 | 137.8 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 25 | 118.8 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 21 | 99.8 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 19 | 90.3 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 19 | 90.3 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 18 | 85.6 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 18 | 85.6 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 16 | 76 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 13 | 61.8 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 13 | 61.8 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 11 | 52.3 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 11 | 52.3 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 10 | 47.5 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 10 | 47.5 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 8 | 38 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 8 | 38 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 7 | 33.3 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 6 | 28.5 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 6 | 28.5 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 5 | 23.8 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 5 | 23.8 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 5 | 23.8 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 4 | 19 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 4 | 19 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 4 | 19 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 4 | 19 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 3 | 14.3 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 3 | 14.3 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 2 | 9.5 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 2 | 9.5 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 2 | 9.5 |
| D24 Offensive language | 2 | 9.5 |
| D32 Hoaxes | 2 | 9.5 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 2 | 9.5 |
| A61 Blackmail | 1 | 4.8 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 1 | 4.8 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 1 | 4.8 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 1 | 4.8 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 1 | 4.8 |
| F93 Cruelty to animals | 1 | 4.8 |