Council
Population Overview
Total Population
97,392
Males
46,804 (48.1%)
Females
50,586 (51.9%)
Indigenous
4,329 (4.4%)
Born in Australia
83.4%
English Only at Home
94.6%
Australian Citizens
85,995
Other Languages
5.4%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$658/week
Annual Personal Income
$34,216
Median Household Income
$1,296/week
Annual Household Income
$67,392
Median Family Income
$1,663/week
Annual Family Income
$86,476
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$400
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,872
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
75,640 (83.4%)
Born Overseas
15,019 (16.6%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
36,176 (48.5%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
6,291 (8.4%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
22,577 (30.3%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
5,898 (7.9%)
Year 8 or Below
3,390 (4.5%)
Did Not Go to School
224 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
20,343
Employed Part-time
17,048
Total Employed
40,681
Unemployed
2,143
Unemployment Rate
5%
Participation Rate
52.7%
Labour Force
42,819
Not in Labour Force
32,582
Family Composition
Total Families
26,176
Couple - No Children
11,692 (44.7%)
Couple with Children
9,471 (36.2%)
One Parent Family
4,655 (17.8%)
Other Family
360 (1.4%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
24,836 (66.0%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
7,107 (18.9%)
Flat/Apartment
4,828 (12.8%)
Other Dwelling
716 (1.9%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
37,602
Unoccupied Dwellings
3,892
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
2,181 (5.9%)
1 Vehicle
14,526 (39.3%)
2 Vehicles
13,747 (37.2%)
3 Vehicles
4,214 (11.4%)
4+ Vehicles
2,296 (6.2%)
Total Dwellings
36,962
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)
182.4 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
202.4 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1%
10yr Up 2.5%
Non-DV assault
416.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 4.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
9 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
359.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 750 | 751.6 | Up 24.0% | Up 12.3% |
| Steal from retail store | 634 | 635.3 | Up 73.7% | Up 14.5% |
| Malicious damage to property | 599 | 600.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences | 448 | 448.9 | Stable | Up 10.1% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 432 | 432.9 | Stable | Up 4.1% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 416 | 416.9 | Stable | Up 4.7% |
| Fraud | 402 | 402.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 362 | 362.8 | Up 24.0% | Up 9.0% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 359 | 359.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Domestic violence related assault | 351 | 351.7 | Stable | Up 2.2% |
| Other theft | 255 | 255.5 | Down 21.1% | Down 3.5% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 248 | 248.5 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 230 | 230.5 | Stable | Down 6.8% |
| Trespass | 230 | 230.5 | Stable | Down 1.7% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 202 | 202.4 | Down 30.1% | Up 2.5% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 182 | 182.4 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 154 | 154.3 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from dwelling | 143 | 143.3 | Stable | Down 3.8% |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 134 | 134.3 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 115 | 115.2 | Stable | Up 7.3% |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 100 | 100.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 82 | 82.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Resist or hinder officer | 82 | 82.2 | Stable | Down 1.8% |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 81 | 81.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Arson | 60 | 60.1 | Stable | Down 3.8% |
| Other drug offences | 42 | 42.1 | Stable | Down 5.2% |
| Liquor offences | 38 | 38.1 | Stable | Down 8.3% |
| Assault Police | 35 | 35.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Offensive conduct | 28 | 28.1 | Stable | Down 7.4% |
| Criminal intent | 28 | 28.1 | Stable | — |
| Other offences against the person | 26 | 26.1 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 22 | 22 | Stable | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 22 | 22 | Stable | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 12 | 12 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 12 | 12 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 10 | 10 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 9 | 9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 7 | 7 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 6 | 6 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 6 | 6 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Murder * | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Stock theft | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |