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 |