Council
Population Overview
Total Population
30,577
Males
15,117 (49.4%)
Females
15,455 (50.5%)
Indigenous
358 (1.2%)
Born in Australia
87.5%
English Only at Home
95.9%
Australian Citizens
27,507
Other Languages
4.1%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$655/week
Annual Personal Income
$34,060
Median Household Income
$1,266/week
Annual Household Income
$65,832
Median Family Income
$1,651/week
Annual Family Income
$85,852
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$260
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,408
Average Household Size
2.3 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
24,736 (87.5%)
Born Overseas
3,524 (12.5%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
10,560 (45.0%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
4,535 (19.3%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
4,826 (20.6%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,105 (9.0%)
Year 8 or Below
1,347 (5.7%)
Did Not Go to School
80 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
7,127
Employed Part-time
5,304
Total Employed
13,603
Unemployed
448
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Participation Rate
55.2%
Labour Force
14,053
Not in Labour Force
9,705
Family Composition
Total Families
8,329
Couple - No Children
4,125 (49.5%)
Couple with Children
3,026 (36.3%)
One Parent Family
1,094 (13.1%)
Other Family
80 (1.0%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
11,464 (95.5%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
331 (2.8%)
Flat/Apartment
111 (0.9%)
Other Dwelling
78 (0.6%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
12,001
Unoccupied Dwellings
4,148
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
375 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle
3,754 (31.8%)
2 Vehicles
4,488 (38.1%)
3 Vehicles
1,884 (16.0%)
4+ Vehicles
1,290 (10.9%)
Total Dwellings
11,792
Crime Statistics (Year ending Sep 2025)
Recorded incidents from Victoria Police, published by the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA). Rates are per 100,000 residents. Trends compare the year-ending September 2025 rate to the same metric in 2023 (2 year) and 2016 (10 year), bucketed as Stable (<10% change), Up or Down.
Headline offences
Break & enter (dwelling)
326.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.6%
10yr Up 15.8%
Motor vehicle theft
249.4 / 100k
2yr Up 78.8%
10yr Up 202.7%
Non-FV assault
198.3 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
460.5 / 100k
2yr Up 153.5%
10yr Up 71.9%
Show all 58 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| E21 Breach family violence order | 199 | 636.4 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 159 | 508.5 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 144 | 460.5 |
| B49 Other theft | 139 | 444.5 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 90 | 287.8 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 83 | 265.4 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 78 | 249.4 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 74 | 236.7 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 71 | 227.1 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 52 | 166.3 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 49 | 156.7 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 35 | 111.9 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 32 | 102.3 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 30 | 95.9 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 29 | 92.7 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 29 | 92.7 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 27 | 86.3 |
| C32 Drug possession | 27 | 86.3 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 23 | 73.6 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 23 | 73.6 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 21 | 67.2 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 19 | 60.8 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 13 | 41.6 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 12 | 38.4 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 11 | 35.2 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 11 | 35.2 |
| B22 Graffiti | 11 | 35.2 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 11 | 35.2 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 10 | 32 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 9 | 28.8 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 8 | 25.6 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 7 | 22.4 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 7 | 22.4 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 5 | 16 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 5 | 16 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 5 | 16 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 5 | 16 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 5 | 16 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 5 | 16 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 4 | 12.8 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 4 | 12.8 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 4 | 12.8 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 3 | 9.6 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 3 | 9.6 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 3 | 9.6 |
| F93 Cruelty to animals | 3 | 9.6 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 2 | 6.4 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 2 | 6.4 |
| B329 Unknown non-aggravated burglary | 2 | 6.4 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 2 | 6.4 |
| A61 Blackmail | 1 | 3.2 |
| A82 Neglect or ill treatment of people | 1 | 3.2 |
| B59 Other deception offences | 1 | 3.2 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 1 | 3.2 |
| D32 Hoaxes | 1 | 3.2 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 1 | 3.2 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 1 | 3.2 |
| F39 Other government regulatory offences | 1 | 3.2 |
Suburbs in this Council (67)
Agnes (61)Allambee South (61)Arawata (92)Baromi (149)Bena (303)Bennison (42)Berrys Creek (174)Boorool (54)Buffalo (284)Darlimurla (46)Delburn (37)Dollar (61)Dumbalk (455)Dumbalk North (90)Fairbank (52)Fish Creek (858)Foster (2,044)Foster North (152)Hazel Park (55)Jeetho (124)Jumbunna (150)Kardella (169)Kardella South (135)Kongwak (207)Koonwarra (366)Koorooman (115)Korumburra (4,749)Korumburra South (114)Leongatha (5,869)Leongatha North (141)Leongatha South (616)Loch (707)Mardan (248)Mirboo (334)Mirboo North (2,263)Mount Best (46)Mount Eccles (139)Nerrena (238)Outtrim (270)Poowong (717)Poowong East (88)Poowong North (202)Port Franklin (174)Port Welshpool (220)Pound Creek (126)Ranceby (83)Ruby (187)Stony Creek (South Gippsland - Vic.) (310)Strzelecki (107)Tarwin (59)Tarwin Lower (462)Toora (713)Toora North (107)Trida (87)Venus Bay (904)Walkerville (130)Walkerville North (5)Walkerville South (13)Waratah Bay (48)Welshpool (361)Whitelaw (30)Wild Dog Valley (78)Wonga (44)Woorarra East (43)Woorarra West (48)Wooreen (91)Yanakie (283)