Council
Population Overview
Total Population
75,276
Males
37,059 (49.2%)
Females
38,218 (50.8%)
Indigenous
4,885 (6.5%)
Born in Australia
87.3%
English Only at Home
95.8%
Australian Citizens
68,830
Other Languages
4.2%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$671/week
Annual Personal Income
$34,892
Median Household Income
$1,372/week
Annual Household Income
$71,344
Median Family Income
$1,714/week
Annual Family Income
$89,128
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$370
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,733
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
62,402 (87.3%)
Born Overseas
9,067 (12.7%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
24,173 (41.4%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
4,965 (8.5%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
20,584 (35.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
5,825 (10.0%)
Year 8 or Below
2,616 (4.5%)
Did Not Go to School
190 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
16,790
Employed Part-time
11,384
Total Employed
30,986
Unemployed
1,632
Unemployment Rate
5%
Participation Rate
52.3%
Labour Force
32,614
Not in Labour Force
26,308
Family Composition
Total Families
21,270
Couple - No Children
9,863 (46.4%)
Couple with Children
7,674 (36.1%)
One Parent Family
3,507 (16.5%)
Other Family
223 (1.0%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
23,362 (80.9%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
3,911 (13.5%)
Flat/Apartment
1,038 (3.6%)
Other Dwelling
452 (1.6%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
28,868
Unoccupied Dwellings
5,236
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
1,142 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle
10,359 (36.4%)
2 Vehicles
10,917 (38.3%)
3 Vehicles
3,694 (13.0%)
4+ Vehicles
2,373 (8.3%)
Total Dwellings
28,478
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)
164.8 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1%
10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
197.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
353.6 / 100k
2yr Down 22.3%
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
8.9 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 8.0%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 625 | 792.1 | Stable | Up 6.3% |
| Breach bail conditions | 540 | 684.4 | Stable | Up 2.5% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 514 | 651.4 | Stable | Up 4.2% |
| Malicious damage to property | 468 | 593.1 | Stable | Down 5.6% |
| Fraud | 384 | 486.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences | 370 | 468.9 | Stable | Up 5.6% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 315 | 399.2 | Stable | Up 4.9% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 279 | 353.6 | Down 22.3% | Stable |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 197 | 249.7 | Stable | Down 8.0% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 156 | 197.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 142 | 180 | Stable | Up 7.0% |
| Other theft | 140 | 177.4 | Stable | Down 6.6% |
| Steal from retail store | 138 | 174.9 | Down 25.8% | Stable |
| Break and enter dwelling | 130 | 164.8 | Down 30.1% | Down 11.1% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 124 | 157.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Trespass | 123 | 155.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 110 | 139.4 | Stable | Down 8.7% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 95 | 120.4 | Stable | Down 6.0% |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 89 | 112.8 | Down 35.5% | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 80 | 101.4 | Stable | Down 2.0% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 70 | 88.7 | Down 26.3% | Down 6.7% |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 46 | 58.3 | Stable | Down 3.9% |
| Arson | 45 | 57 | Stable | Down 11.7% |
| Resist or hinder officer | 44 | 55.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Liquor offences | 42 | 53.2 | Stable | Down 7.4% |
| Criminal intent | 28 | 35.5 | Up 33.3% | — |
| Other offences against the person | 23 | 29.1 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 23 | 29.1 | Stable | — |
| Other drug offences | 23 | 29.1 | Stable | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 20 | 25.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 17 | 21.5 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 14 | 17.7 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 14 | 17.7 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 11 | 13.9 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 9 | 11.4 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 9 | 11.4 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 8 | 10.1 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 7 | 8.9 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 6 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 6 | 7.6 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 4 | 5.1 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 4 | 5.1 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 3 | 3.8 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 2.5 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 2.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 2 | 2.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 2.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 2.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 2 | 2.5 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Stock theft | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |