Council
Population Overview
Total Population
11,455
Males
5,687 (49.6%)
Females
5,771 (50.4%)
Indigenous
207 (1.8%)
Born in Australia
89.1%
English Only at Home
96.0%
Australian Citizens
10,110
Other Languages
4.0%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$653/week
Annual Personal Income
$33,956
Median Household Income
$1,188/week
Annual Household Income
$61,776
Median Family Income
$1,580/week
Annual Family Income
$82,160
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$260
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,300
Average Household Size
2.2 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
9,209 (89.1%)
Born Overseas
1,126 (10.9%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
3,936 (44.9%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,541 (17.6%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
1,870 (21.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
802 (9.1%)
Year 8 or Below
571 (6.5%)
Did Not Go to School
48 (0.5%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
2,805
Employed Part-time
1,699
Total Employed
4,923
Unemployed
173
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Participation Rate
51.9%
Labour Force
5,100
Not in Labour Force
3,832
Family Composition
Total Families
3,119
Couple - No Children
1,655 (53.1%)
Couple with Children
958 (30.7%)
One Parent Family
458 (14.7%)
Other Family
43 (1.4%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
4,481 (94.7%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
179 (3.8%)
Flat/Apartment
13 (0.3%)
Other Dwelling
66 (1.4%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
4,734
Unoccupied Dwellings
978
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
177 (3.8%)
1 Vehicle
1,483 (32.0%)
2 Vehicles
1,730 (37.3%)
3 Vehicles
760 (16.4%)
4+ Vehicles
488 (10.5%)
Total Dwellings
4,634
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)
236.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.9 / 100k
2yr Up 87.1%
10yr Up 82.6%
Non-FV assault
143.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.0%
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
379.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.5%
10yr Up 63.7%
Show all 46 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| B49 Other theft | 89 | 750.3 |
| E21 Breach family violence order | 64 | 539.6 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 45 | 379.4 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 29 | 244.5 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 26 | 219.2 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 23 | 193.9 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 22 | 185.5 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 18 | 151.7 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 15 | 126.5 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 14 | 118 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 12 | 101.2 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 11 | 92.7 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 11 | 92.7 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 9 | 75.9 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 9 | 75.9 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 8 | 67.4 |
| C32 Drug possession | 8 | 67.4 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 6 | 50.6 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 6 | 50.6 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 5 | 42.2 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 5 | 42.2 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 5 | 42.2 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 4 | 33.7 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 3 | 25.3 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 3 | 25.3 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 3 | 25.3 |
| A10 Homicide and related offences | 2 | 16.9 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 2 | 16.9 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 2 | 16.9 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 2 | 16.9 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 2 | 16.9 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 2 | 16.9 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 2 | 16.9 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 2 | 16.9 |
| F23 Maritime regulations offences | 2 | 16.9 |
| A61 Blackmail | 1 | 8.4 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 1 | 8.4 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 1 | 8.4 |
| B12 Cause a bushfire | 1 | 8.4 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 1 | 8.4 |
| B22 Graffiti | 1 | 8.4 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 1 | 8.4 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 1 | 8.4 |
| B54 State false information | 1 | 8.4 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 1 | 8.4 |
| F93 Cruelty to animals | 1 | 8.4 |
Suburbs in this Council (41)
Arcadia South (95)Bailieston (120)Balmattum (135)Boho (88)Creek Junction (34)Creightons Creek (162)Earlston (82)Euroa (3,508)Gooram (141)Goulburn Weir (90)Gowangardie (18)Graytown (60)Kelvin View (76)Kirwans Bridge (134)Kithbrook (67)Koonda (26)Locksley (131)Longwood (263)Longwood East (131)Mangalore (183)Marraweeney (77)Miepoll (223)Mitchellstown (71)Moglonemby (28)Molka (34)Moormbool West (43)Nagambie (2,254)Pranjip (28)Riggs Creek (31)Ruffy (164)Sheans Creek (38)Strathbogie (351)Tabilk (160)Tamleugh North (24)Tarcombe (32)Upotipotpon (56)Upton Hill (29)Violet Town (936)Wahring (88)Whroo (45)Wirrate (3)