Council
Population Overview
Total Population
45,593
Males
23,365 (51.2%)
Females
22,229 (48.8%)
Indigenous
199 (0.4%)
Born in Australia
38.1%
English Only at Home
30.8%
Australian Citizens
29,820
Other Languages
69.2%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$869/week
Annual Personal Income
$45,188
Median Household Income
$2,105/week
Annual Household Income
$109,460
Median Family Income
$2,301/week
Annual Family Income
$119,652
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$460
Median Monthly Mortgage
$2,300
Average Household Size
2.7 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
1.1
Birthplace
Born in Australia
16,518 (38.1%)
Born Overseas
26,863 (61.9%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
29,957 (82.2%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,292 (3.5%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
2,836 (7.8%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
866 (2.4%)
Year 8 or Below
962 (2.6%)
Did Not Go to School
533 (1.5%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
12,843
Employed Part-time
7,383
Total Employed
22,796
Unemployed
1,566
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Participation Rate
62.8%
Labour Force
24,366
Not in Labour Force
12,265
Family Composition
Total Families
11,545
Couple - No Children
4,258 (36.9%)
Couple with Children
5,528 (47.9%)
One Parent Family
1,399 (12.1%)
Other Family
360 (3.1%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
5,388 (34.2%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
832 (5.3%)
Flat/Apartment
9,366 (59.5%)
Other Dwelling
93 (0.6%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
15,746
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,754
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
2,226 (14.4%)
1 Vehicle
7,155 (46.3%)
2 Vehicles
4,153 (26.9%)
3 Vehicles
1,233 (8.0%)
4+ Vehicles
671 (4.3%)
Total Dwellings
15,437
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)
276.3 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 4.9%
Motor vehicle theft
214.5 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
296.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
8.2 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
342.3 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 4.0%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 300 | 618.6 | Down 32.4% | Down 4.7% |
| Steal from retail store | 203 | 418.6 | Stable | Up 15.2% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 168 | 346.4 | Stable | Up 4.9% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 166 | 342.3 | Stable | Down 4.0% |
| Malicious damage to property | 163 | 336.1 | Stable | Down 4.5% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 155 | 319.6 | Stable | Up 5.7% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 144 | 296.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter dwelling | 134 | 276.3 | Stable | Down 4.9% |
| Steal from dwelling | 119 | 245.4 | Stable | Down 2.8% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 104 | 214.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Other theft | 92 | 189.7 | Stable | Down 5.6% |
| Trespass | 66 | 136.1 | Stable | Up 5.7% |
| Breach bail conditions | 51 | 105.2 | Down 37.8% | Up 11.0% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 46 | 94.9 | Stable | Up 6.5% |
| Sexual assault | 41 | 84.5 | Stable | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 36 | 74.2 | Stable | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 32 | 66 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 32 | 66 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 30 | 61.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Transport regulatory offences | 24 | 49.5 | Stable | Down 25.3% |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 23 | 47.4 | Stable | — |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 19 | 39.2 | — | — |
| Other offences | 17 | 35.1 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 14 | 28.9 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 14 | 28.9 | — | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 12 | 24.7 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 11 | 22.7 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 11 | 22.7 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 9 | 18.6 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 9 | 18.6 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 8 | 16.5 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 7 | 14.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 6 | 12.4 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 5 | 10.3 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 5 | 10.3 | — | — |
| Arson | 5 | 10.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 5 | 10.3 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 4 | 8.2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 4 | 8.2 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 8.2 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 3 | 6.2 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 3 | 6.2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 3 | 6.2 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 2.1 | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 2.1 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 2.1 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 2.1 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 2.1 | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 2.1 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 1 | 2.1 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 1 | 2.1 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Stock theft | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |