Council
Population Overview
Total Population
63,304
Males
31,861 (50.3%)
Females
31,441 (49.7%)
Indigenous
2,190 (3.5%)
Born in Australia
80.7%
English Only at Home
85.8%
Australian Citizens
56,408
Other Languages
14.2%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$1,159/week
Annual Personal Income
$60,268
Median Household Income
$2,295/week
Annual Household Income
$119,340
Median Family Income
$2,801/week
Annual Family Income
$145,652
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$355
Median Monthly Mortgage
$2,167
Average Household Size
2.6 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
48,548 (80.7%)
Born Overseas
11,617 (19.3%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
31,513 (65.5%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
3,087 (6.4%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
9,450 (19.7%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,257 (4.7%)
Year 8 or Below
1,565 (3.3%)
Did Not Go to School
207 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
23,555
Employed Part-time
9,123
Total Employed
34,792
Unemployed
1,096
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Participation Rate
70.4%
Labour Force
35,883
Not in Labour Force
12,475
Family Composition
Total Families
17,312
Couple - No Children
6,601 (38.1%)
Couple with Children
8,175 (47.2%)
One Parent Family
2,322 (13.4%)
Other Family
222 (1.3%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
17,078 (73.9%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
3,262 (14.1%)
Flat/Apartment
2,661 (11.5%)
Other Dwelling
61 (0.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
23,100
Unoccupied Dwellings
2,191
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
797 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle
7,095 (31.0%)
2 Vehicles
9,090 (39.8%)
3 Vehicles
3,496 (15.3%)
4+ Vehicles
2,382 (10.4%)
Total Dwellings
22,854
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)
154.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 5.2%
Motor vehicle theft
127.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.5%
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
279.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
215.4 / 100k
2yr Down 4.6%
10yr Down 9.1%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 406 | 607.3 | Stable | Down 2.0% |
| Breach bail conditions | 349 | 522 | Up 36.3% | Stable |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 319 | 477.2 | Stable | Up 3.1% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 229 | 342.5 | Stable | Up 3.9% |
| Fraud | 225 | 336.5 | Stable | Up 2.8% |
| Steal from retail store | 209 | 312.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 200 | 299.2 | Stable | Up 5.4% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 187 | 279.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 173 | 258.8 | Stable | Up 2.1% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 144 | 215.4 | Down 4.6% | Down 9.1% |
| Other theft | 121 | 181 | Stable | Stable |
| Trespass | 109 | 163 | Down 24.3% | Up 1.8% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 103 | 154.1 | Stable | Down 5.2% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 97 | 145.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Motor vehicle theft | 85 | 127.1 | Down 10.5% | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 82 | 122.7 | Stable | Down 4.1% |
| Sexual assault | 72 | 107.7 | Stable | Up 10.2% |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 62 | 92.7 | Stable | Up 3.4% |
| Other offences | 59 | 88.3 | Stable | Down 7.8% |
| Resist or hinder officer | 55 | 82.3 | Up 61.8% | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 52 | 77.8 | Stable | Up 7.6% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 50 | 74.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 36 | 53.8 | — | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 33 | 49.4 | Stable | Down 8.2% |
| Other drug offences | 32 | 47.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Offensive conduct | 25 | 37.4 | Stable | — |
| Liquor offences | 20 | 29.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences against the person | 17 | 25.4 | — | — |
| Arson | 16 | 23.9 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 14 | 20.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 13 | 19.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 13 | 19.4 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 12 | 17.9 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 10 | 15 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 9 | 13.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 9 | 13.5 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 7 | 10.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 7 | 10.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 6 | 9 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 6 | 9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 5 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 3 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 3 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 1.5 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 1 | 1.5 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |