Council
Population Overview
Total Population
24,577
Males
12,659 (51.5%)
Females
11,918 (48.5%)
Indigenous
2,033 (8.3%)
Born in Australia
91.0%
English Only at Home
96.4%
Australian Citizens
22,243
Other Languages
3.6%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$819/week
Annual Personal Income
$42,588
Median Household Income
$2,016/week
Annual Household Income
$104,832
Median Family Income
$2,315/week
Annual Family Income
$120,380
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$338
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,917
Average Household Size
2.7 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
20,996 (91.0%)
Born Overseas
2,067 (9.0%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
7,258 (39.9%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,799 (9.9%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
6,626 (36.5%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,651 (9.1%)
Year 8 or Below
781 (4.3%)
Did Not Go to School
59 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
7,534
Employed Part-time
3,592
Total Employed
12,101
Unemployed
467
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Participation Rate
64.5%
Labour Force
12,574
Not in Labour Force
5,655
Family Composition
Total Families
6,568
Couple - No Children
2,480 (37.8%)
Couple with Children
3,049 (46.4%)
One Parent Family
962 (14.6%)
Other Family
73 (1.1%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
7,479 (88.6%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
615 (7.3%)
Flat/Apartment
231 (2.7%)
Other Dwelling
94 (1.1%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
8,443
Unoccupied Dwellings
808
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
299 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle
2,206 (26.4%)
2 Vehicles
3,359 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles
1,489 (17.8%)
4+ Vehicles
999 (12.0%)
Total Dwellings
8,347
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)
257.4 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 4.7%
Motor vehicle theft
280.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
390 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 4.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
11.7 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
253.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 6.0%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 178 | 694.3 | Stable | Up 9.8% |
| Malicious damage to property | 160 | 624 | Down 21.6% | Stable |
| Domestic violence related assault | 155 | 604.5 | Stable | Up 7.0% |
| Fraud | 113 | 440.7 | Stable | Up 6.2% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 102 | 397.8 | Up 88.9% | Stable |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 100 | 390 | Stable | Up 4.0% |
| Breach bail conditions | 92 | 358.8 | Down 25.2% | Down 4.5% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 72 | 280.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter dwelling | 66 | 257.4 | Stable | Down 4.7% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 65 | 253.5 | Stable | Down 6.0% |
| Steal from retail store | 48 | 187.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Arson | 46 | 179.4 | Stable | Stable |
| Other theft | 42 | 163.8 | Down 30.0% | Down 12.4% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 42 | 163.8 | Stable | Down 3.7% |
| Steal from dwelling | 41 | 159.9 | Stable | Down 8.0% |
| Sexual assault | 39 | 152.1 | Stable | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 39 | 152.1 | Stable | — |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 39 | 152.1 | Stable | Down 6.7% |
| Trespass | 35 | 136.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 23 | 89.7 | — | — |
| Other offences | 23 | 89.7 | Stable | Down 6.2% |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 15 | 58.5 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 14 | 54.6 | — | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 11 | 42.9 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 9 | 35.1 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 9 | 35.1 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 8 | 31.2 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 8 | 31.2 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 7 | 27.3 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 7 | 27.3 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 7 | 27.3 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 6 | 23.4 | — | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 15.6 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 3 | 11.7 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 11.7 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 2 | 7.8 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 2 | 7.8 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 2 | 7.8 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 3.9 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 1 | 3.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 3.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 3.9 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 3.9 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Offensive language | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |