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 |
Suburbs in this Council (75)
Allansford (1,410)Ayrford (39)Ballangeich (71)Bessiebelle (113)Broadwater (75)Buckley Swamp (21)Caramut (256)Chatsworth (49)Codrington (37)Crossley (235)Cudgee (311)Darlington (84)Dennington (1,994)Dundonnell (52)Ellerslie (157)Framlingham (169)Garvoc (248)Gerrigerrup (31)Grassmere (385)Hawkesdale (311)Hexham (130)Homerton (36)Illowa (304)Killarney (195)Kirkstall (406)Knebsworth (22)Kolora (188)Koroit (2,184)Laang (115)Lyons (31)Macarthur (469)Mailors Flat (490)Mepunga (36)Mepunga East (73)Mepunga West (83)Minhamite (106)Minjah (65)Morgiana (29)Mortlake (1,477)Mount Napier (16)Nareeb (48)Naringal (124)Naringal East (96)Nirranda (50)Nirranda South (90)Nullawarre (233)Nullawarre North (46)Orford (115)Panmure (442)Port Fairy (3,742)Pura Pura (47)Purnim (292)Purnim West (50)Rosebrook (128)Southern Cross (128)St Helens (34)Tahara (30)Tarrone (69)The Sisters (110)Toolong (88)Tower Hill (83)Tyrendarra (198)Tyrendarra East (19)Wangoom (237)Warrabkook (42)Warrnambool (31,308)Warrong (77)Willatook (53)Winnap (14)Winslow (436)Woolsthorpe (364)Woorndoo (160)Yambuk (284)Yarpturk (63)Yatchaw (35)