Population Overview
Total Population
43,512
Males
21,178 (48.7%)
Females
22,333 (51.3%)
Indigenous
3,330 (7.7%)
Born in Australia
88.7%
English Only at Home
92.4%
Australian Citizens
39,167
Other Languages
7.6%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$842/week
Annual Personal Income
$43,784
Median Household Income
$1,665/week
Annual Household Income
$86,580
Median Family Income
$2,133/week
Annual Family Income
$110,916
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$330
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,700
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
36,404 (88.7%)
Born Overseas
4,628 (11.3%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
15,881 (49.9%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
2,361 (7.4%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
9,330 (29.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,548 (8.0%)
Year 8 or Below
1,542 (4.8%)
Did Not Go to School
174 (0.5%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
12,940
Employed Part-time
6,343
Total Employed
20,448
Unemployed
748
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Participation Rate
62.1%
Labour Force
21,195
Not in Labour Force
10,891
Family Composition
Total Families
11,184
Couple - No Children
4,331 (38.7%)
Couple with Children
4,683 (41.9%)
One Parent Family
2,004 (17.9%)
Other Family
168 (1.5%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
13,966 (86.3%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,556 (9.6%)
Flat/Apartment
557 (3.4%)
Other Dwelling
54 (0.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
16,183
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,476
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
985 (6.2%)
1 Vehicle
5,801 (36.4%)
2 Vehicles
6,180 (38.8%)
3 Vehicles
1,984 (12.5%)
4+ Vehicles
962 (6.0%)
Total Dwellings
15,918
Crime Statistics (Jan–Dec 2025)
Recorded incidents from the NSW Police Force, published by BOCSAR. Rates are per 100,000 population. Trends compare to Jan 2024–Dec 2025 (2 year) and Jan 2016–Dec 2025 (10 year). nc = not calculated (counts too low to be reliable).
Headline offences
Break & enter (dwelling)
499.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 6.3%
Motor vehicle theft
206.2 / 100k
2yr Down 30.8%
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
600.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
17.9 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
520.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 6.0%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 539 | 1,208.2 | Stable | Up 3.1% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 499 | 1,118.6 | Stable | Up 9.6% |
| Malicious damage to property | 437 | 979.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 305 | 683.7 | Stable | Up 9.5% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 290 | 650.1 | Stable | Up 1.5% |
| Steal from retail store | 278 | 623.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 268 | 600.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 232 | 520.1 | Stable | Down 6.0% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 223 | 499.9 | Stable | Down 6.3% |
| Fraud | 220 | 493.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 174 | 390 | Stable | Up 7.6% |
| Trespass | 144 | 322.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 123 | 275.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Other theft | 108 | 242.1 | Stable | Down 6.1% |
| Sexual assault | 95 | 213 | Stable | Up 5.4% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 92 | 206.2 | Down 30.8% | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 91 | 204 | Stable | Down 8.3% |
| Other offences | 78 | 174.8 | Stable | Down 2.8% |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 75 | 168.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 75 | 168.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 56 | 125.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Resist or hinder officer | 56 | 125.5 | Stable | Down 3.8% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 54 | 121 | Stable | Down 10.2% |
| Arson | 42 | 94.1 | Stable | Down 7.3% |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 39 | 87.4 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 33 | 74 | Stable | Down 4.7% |
| Criminal intent | 31 | 69.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Assault Police | 28 | 62.8 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 25 | 56 | Stable | — |
| Other drug offences | 24 | 53.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 12 | 26.9 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 12 | 26.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 9 | 20.2 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 9 | 20.2 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 8 | 17.9 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 8 | 17.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 8 | 17.9 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 8 | 17.9 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 8 | 17.9 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 7 | 15.7 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 6 | 13.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 5 | 11.2 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 4 | 9 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 4 | 9 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 4 | 9 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 1 | 2.2 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Stock theft | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | nc | — | — |