Council
Population Overview
Total Population
17,374
Males
8,592 (49.5%)
Females
8,780 (50.5%)
Indigenous
300 (1.7%)
Born in Australia
92.0%
English Only at Home
97.7%
Australian Citizens
15,722
Other Languages
2.3%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$767/week
Annual Personal Income
$39,884
Median Household Income
$1,530/week
Annual Household Income
$79,560
Median Family Income
$1,916/week
Annual Family Income
$99,632
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$250
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,452
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
14,784 (92.0%)
Born Overseas
1,287 (8.0%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
6,122 (47.2%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
2,478 (19.1%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
2,525 (19.5%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,141 (8.8%)
Year 8 or Below
679 (5.2%)
Did Not Go to School
21 (0.2%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
4,808
Employed Part-time
2,964
Total Employed
8,544
Unemployed
204
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Participation Rate
62.1%
Labour Force
8,740
Not in Labour Force
4,373
Family Composition
Total Families
4,775
Couple - No Children
2,189 (45.8%)
Couple with Children
1,950 (40.8%)
One Parent Family
579 (12.1%)
Other Family
58 (1.2%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
6,221 (96.6%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
176 (2.7%)
Flat/Apartment
10 (0.2%)
Other Dwelling
26 (0.4%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
6,439
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,625
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
151 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle
1,558 (24.7%)
2 Vehicles
2,584 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles
1,174 (18.6%)
4+ Vehicles
859 (13.6%)
Total Dwellings
6,319
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)
191.1 / 100k
2yr Up 12.2%
10yr Down 37.3%
Motor vehicle theft
84.3 / 100k
2yr Up 35.0%
10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
118 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 26.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
264.2 / 100k
2yr Up 45.4%
10yr Up 63.8%
Show all 49 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| E21 Breach family violence order | 52 | 292.3 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 47 | 264.2 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 38 | 213.6 |
| B49 Other theft | 35 | 196.7 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 27 | 151.8 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 25 | 140.5 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 24 | 134.9 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 24 | 134.9 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 19 | 106.8 |
| C32 Drug possession | 17 | 95.6 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 15 | 84.3 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 15 | 84.3 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 15 | 84.3 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 15 | 84.3 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 13 | 73.1 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 13 | 73.1 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 11 | 61.8 |
| B22 Graffiti | 10 | 56.2 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 10 | 56.2 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 9 | 50.6 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 8 | 45 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 7 | 39.3 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 5 | 28.1 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 4 | 22.5 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 4 | 22.5 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 22.5 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 4 | 22.5 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 3 | 16.9 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 3 | 16.9 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 3 | 16.9 |
| A10 Homicide and related offences | 2 | 11.2 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 2 | 11.2 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 2 | 11.2 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 2 | 11.2 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 2 | 11.2 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 2 | 11.2 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 2 | 11.2 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 2 | 11.2 |
| D24 Offensive language | 2 | 11.2 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 2 | 11.2 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 2 | 11.2 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 2 | 11.2 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 1 | 5.6 |
| C11 Drug dealing | 1 | 5.6 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 1 | 5.6 |
| D43 Hacking | 1 | 5.6 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 1 | 5.6 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 1 | 5.6 |
| F94 Dangerous substance offences | 1 | 5.6 |