Council
Population Overview
Total Population
21,666
Males
11,169 (51.6%)
Females
10,500 (48.5%)
Indigenous
665 (3.1%)
Born in Australia
85.2%
English Only at Home
93.3%
Australian Citizens
18,817
Other Languages
6.7%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$835/week
Annual Personal Income
$43,420
Median Household Income
$1,593/week
Annual Household Income
$82,836
Median Family Income
$2,092/week
Annual Family Income
$108,784
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$300
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,500
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
17,088 (85.2%)
Born Overseas
2,965 (14.8%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
8,868 (54.0%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,239 (7.5%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
4,483 (27.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,091 (6.6%)
Year 8 or Below
680 (4.1%)
Did Not Go to School
66 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
6,589
Employed Part-time
3,826
Total Employed
11,067
Unemployed
320
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Participation Rate
62.8%
Labour Force
11,382
Not in Labour Force
5,341
Family Composition
Total Families
5,391
Couple - No Children
2,546 (47.2%)
Couple with Children
2,068 (38.4%)
One Parent Family
719 (13.3%)
Other Family
52 (1.0%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
6,995 (87.0%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
385 (4.8%)
Flat/Apartment
551 (6.9%)
Other Dwelling
60 (0.7%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
8,043
Unoccupied Dwellings
2,550
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
317 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle
2,480 (31.4%)
2 Vehicles
2,993 (37.8%)
3 Vehicles
1,273 (16.1%)
4+ Vehicles
839 (10.6%)
Total Dwellings
7,909
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)
125.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
89.7 / 100k
2yr Down 16.7%
10yr —
Non-DV assault
287.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.5 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
125.6 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 138 | 619.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Malicious damage to property | 111 | 497.9 | Stable | Down 2.4% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 87 | 390.3 | Stable | Up 6.1% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 64 | 287.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Fraud | 64 | 287.1 | Down 41.8% | Up 3.5% |
| Other offences | 64 | 287.1 | Stable | Down 4.3% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 62 | 278.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 52 | 233.3 | Stable | Stable |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 52 | 233.3 | Stable | Up 5.9% |
| Trespass | 49 | 219.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Other theft | 45 | 201.9 | Stable | Down 5.5% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 38 | 170.5 | Stable | Down 7.7% |
| Sexual assault | 32 | 143.5 | Stable | — |
| Breach bail conditions | 32 | 143.5 | Stable | — |
| Break and enter dwelling | 28 | 125.6 | Stable | — |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 28 | 125.6 | — | — |
| Steal from dwelling | 25 | 112.1 | Stable | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 22 | 98.7 | Stable | — |
| Motor vehicle theft | 20 | 89.7 | Down 16.7% | — |
| Steal from retail store | 16 | 71.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 16 | 71.8 | — | — |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 13 | 58.3 | — | — |
| Arson | 13 | 58.3 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 12 | 53.8 | — | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 10 | 44.9 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 9 | 40.4 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 9 | 40.4 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 7 | 31.4 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 7 | 31.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 6 | 26.9 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 6 | 26.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 22.4 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 4 | 17.9 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 3 | 13.5 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 3 | 13.5 | — | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 3 | 13.5 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 3 | 13.5 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 3 | 13.5 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 13.5 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 9 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 1 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 1 | 4.5 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 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 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |