Council
Population Overview
Total Population
42,984
Males
21,266 (49.5%)
Females
21,719 (50.5%)
Indigenous
1,574 (3.7%)
Born in Australia
83.9%
English Only at Home
96.2%
Australian Citizens
37,972
Other Languages
3.8%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$661/week
Annual Personal Income
$34,372
Median Household Income
$1,410/week
Annual Household Income
$73,320
Median Family Income
$1,706/week
Annual Family Income
$88,712
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$315
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,733
Average Household Size
2.6 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
33,563 (83.9%)
Born Overseas
6,459 (16.1%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
16,309 (50.1%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
2,775 (8.5%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
9,246 (28.4%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,177 (6.7%)
Year 8 or Below
1,965 (6.0%)
Did Not Go to School
99 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
10,486
Employed Part-time
6,200
Total Employed
18,767
Unemployed
852
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Participation Rate
55.4%
Labour Force
19,620
Not in Labour Force
13,269
Family Composition
Total Families
12,031
Couple - No Children
5,546 (46.1%)
Couple with Children
4,563 (37.9%)
One Parent Family
1,797 (14.9%)
Other Family
127 (1.1%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
14,212 (92.1%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
938 (6.1%)
Flat/Apartment
51 (0.3%)
Other Dwelling
187 (1.2%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
15,430
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,916
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
416 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle
4,436 (29.2%)
2 Vehicles
5,837 (38.5%)
3 Vehicles
2,591 (17.1%)
4+ Vehicles
1,904 (12.5%)
Total Dwellings
15,176
Crime Statistics (Calendar year 2025)
Recorded incidents from the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Rates are per 100,000 residents (annual rate = sum of monthly rates within 2025). Trends compare the 2025 annual rate to 2023 (2 year) and 2016 (10 year), bucketed as Stable (<10% change), Up or Down.
Headline offences
Break & enter (dwelling)
320.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.0%
10yr Down 48.3%
Motor vehicle theft
179.3 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 31.2%
Non-FV assault
523 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 168.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.4 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6%
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
277.5 / 100k
2yr Up 29.5%
10yr Stable
Show all 62 QPS offence categories
| Offence | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| Other Offences | 1,310 | 2,796.7 |
| Offences Against Property | 1,184 | 2,527.7 |
| Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) | 563 | 1,201.9 |
| Traffic and Related Offences | 463 | 988.5 |
| Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order | 409 | 873.2 |
| Offences Against the Person | 399 | 851.8 |
| Other Stealing | 361 | 770.7 |
| Drink Driving | 351 | 749.3 |
| Assault | 245 | 523 |
| Drug Offences | 180 | 384.3 |
| Unlawful Entry | 179 | 382.1 |
| Other Property Damage | 167 | 356.5 |
| Fraud | 162 | 345.9 |
| Vehicles (steal from/enter with intent) | 130 | 277.5 |
| Good Order Offences | 128 | 273.3 |
| Serious Assault | 111 | 237 |
| Common Assault' | 107 | 228.4 |
| Fraud by Credit Card | 104 | 222 |
| Possess Drugs | 100 | 213.5 |
| Disqualified Driving | 96 | 204.9 |
| Sexual Offences | 94 | 200.7 |
| Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 84 | 179.3 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other | 83 | 177.2 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling | 75 | 160.1 |
| Resist Incite Hinder Obstruct Police | 74 | 158 |
| Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling | 73 | 155.8 |
| Other Sexual Offences | 67 | 143 |
| Other Drug Offences | 64 | 136.6 |
| Other Offences Against the Person | 55 | 117.4 |
| Public Nuisance | 54 | 115.3 |
| Other Fraud | 46 | 98.2 |
| Weapons Act Offences | 45 | 96.1 |
| Miscellaneous Offences | 45 | 96.1 |
| Shop Stealing | 41 | 87.5 |
| Life Endangering Acts | 40 | 85.4 |
| Trespassing and Vagrancy | 36 | 76.9 |
| Stealing from Dwellings | 31 | 66.2 |
| Weapons Act Offences - Other | 30 | 64 |
| Rape and Attempted Rape | 27 | 57.6 |
| Serious Assault (Other) | 22 | 47 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop | 21 | 44.8 |
| Arson | 21 | 44.8 |
| Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle | 16 | 34.2 |
| Stalking | 13 | 27.8 |
| Unlawful Possess Firearm - Other | 9 | 19.2 |
| Sell Supply Drugs | 9 | 19.2 |
| Fraud by Computer | 9 | 19.2 |
| Handling Stolen Goods | 8 | 17.1 |
| Possess and/or use other weapons; restricted items | 6 | 12.8 |
| Possess Property Suspected Stolen | 5 | 10.7 |
| Robbery | 5 | 10.7 |
| Grievous Assault | 5 | 10.7 |
| Produce Drugs | 4 | 8.5 |
| Liquor (excl. Drunkenness) | 4 | 8.5 |
| Unarmed Robbery | 3 | 6.4 |
| Identity Fraud | 3 | 6.4 |
| Trafficking Drugs | 3 | 6.4 |
| Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling | 2 | 4.3 |
| Possess etc. Tainted Property | 2 | 4.3 |
| Armed Robbery | 2 | 4.3 |
| Kidnapping & Abduction etc. | 2 | 4.3 |
| Other Handling Stolen Goods | 1 | 2.1 |
Suburbs in this Council (108)
Allandale (69)Allenview (209)Anthony (133)Aratula (609)Barney View (38)Beaudesert (6,752)Beechmont (848)Benobble (29)Biddaddaba (171)Birnam (Scenic Rim - Qld) (109)Birnam (Toowoomba - Qld) (63)Blantyre (54)Boonah (2,557)Boyland (855)Bromelton (129)Bunburra (93)Bunjurgen (107)Burnett Creek (16)Cannon Creek (Scenic Rim - Qld) (75)Cannon Creek (Southern Downs - Qld) (67)Canungra (1,436)Carneys Creek (71)Charlwood (146)Chinghee Creek (35)Christmas Creek (88)Clumber (91)Coleyville (192)Coulson (168)Croftby (129)Cryna (134)Darlington (98)Dugandan (602)Fassifern (18)Fassifern Valley (112)Ferny Glen (91)Flying Fox (61)Frazerview (36)Frenches Creek (91)Gleneagle (2,106)Harrisville (667)Hillview (76)Hoya (251)Illinbah (128)Innisplain (79)Jeebropilly (3)Josephville (172)Kagaru (19)Kalbar (1,246)Kents Lagoon (60)Kents Pocket (21)Kerry (306)Knapp Creek (59)Kooralbyn (1,697)Kulgun (104)Lamington (89)Laravale (185)Limestone Ridges (135)Maroon (152)Merryvale (32)Milbong (190)Milford (190)Milora (136)Moogerah (242)Moorang (47)Morwincha (35)Mount Alford (294)Mount Barney (46)Mount Edwards (60)Mount French (105)Mount Gipps (12)Mount Lindesay (14)Mount Walker (129)Mount Walker West (31)Munbilla (93)Mutdapilly (308)Nindooinbah (95)O'Reilly (114)Oaky Creek (96)Obum Obum (129)Palen Creek (368)Peak Crossing (1,016)Radford (31)Roadvale (303)Rosevale (212)Running Creek (146)Sarabah (68)Silverdale (112)Tabooba (57)Tabragalba (48)Tamborine Mountain (8,105)Tamrookum (94)Tamrookum Creek (35)Tarome (135)Templin (89)Teviotville (114)The Bluff (Ipswich - Qld) (53)The Bluff (Toowoomba - Qld)Undullah (24)Veresdale Scrub (548)Wallaces Creek (74)Warrill View (203)Washpool (101)Wilsons Plains (62)Witheren (581)Wonglepong (364)Woolooman (33)Woolshed (8)Wyaralong (18)