Council
Population Overview
Total Population
5,253
Males
2,663 (50.7%)
Females
2,592 (49.3%)
Indigenous
1,113 (21.2%)
Born in Australia
88.5%
English Only at Home
92.9%
Australian Citizens
3,711
Other Languages
7.1%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$556/week
Annual Personal Income
$28,912
Median Household Income
$1,001/week
Annual Household Income
$52,052
Median Family Income
$1,362/week
Annual Family Income
$70,824
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$180
Median Monthly Mortgage
$858
Average Household Size
2.2 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
3,403 (88.5%)
Born Overseas
444 (11.5%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
1,261 (40.1%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
243 (7.7%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
973 (30.9%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
373 (11.9%)
Year 8 or Below
260 (8.3%)
Did Not Go to School
34 (1.1%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
1,060
Employed Part-time
492
Total Employed
1,675
Unemployed
120
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Participation Rate
41.7%
Labour Force
1,791
Not in Labour Force
1,376
Family Composition
Total Families
1,012
Couple - No Children
460 (45.5%)
Couple with Children
305 (30.1%)
One Parent Family
219 (21.6%)
Other Family
23 (2.3%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
1,252 (75.4%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
56 (3.4%)
Flat/Apartment
22 (1.3%)
Other Dwelling
236 (14.2%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
1,660
Unoccupied Dwellings
416
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
128 (7.9%)
1 Vehicle
622 (38.4%)
2 Vehicles
537 (33.2%)
3 Vehicles
187 (11.6%)
4+ Vehicles
142 (8.8%)
Total Dwellings
1,618
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)
1,673.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
545.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr —
Non-DV assault
1,419 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
764.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 231 | 4,202.3 | Stable | Up 11.6% |
| Breach bail conditions | 171 | 3,110.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Domestic violence related assault | 149 | 2,710.6 | Stable | Up 2.8% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 140 | 2,546.8 | Stable | Up 10.1% |
| Malicious damage to property | 133 | 2,419.5 | Stable | Down 4.9% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 92 | 1,673.6 | Stable | Stable |
| Trespass | 82 | 1,491.7 | Up 105.0% | Stable |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 78 | 1,419 | Stable | Stable |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 51 | 927.8 | Down 31.1% | Stable |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 42 | 764.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 41 | 745.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Fraud | 34 | 618.5 | Stable | Up 4.4% |
| Other theft | 34 | 618.5 | — | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 33 | 600.3 | Stable | — |
| Motor vehicle theft | 30 | 545.8 | Stable | — |
| Other offences | 30 | 545.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Sexual assault | 28 | 509.4 | — | — |
| Steal from dwelling | 27 | 491.2 | Stable | — |
| Arson | 25 | 454.8 | Stable | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 24 | 436.6 | — | — |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 24 | 436.6 | Stable | — |
| Steal from retail store | 21 | 382 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 19 | 345.6 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 14 | 254.7 | — | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 13 | 236.5 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 11 | 200.1 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 10 | 181.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 9 | 163.7 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 9 | 163.7 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 4 | 72.8 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 72.8 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 3 | 54.6 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 2 | 36.4 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 36.4 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 2 | 36.4 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 2 | 36.4 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 36.4 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 2 | 36.4 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 2 | 36.4 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 18.2 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 18.2 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 18.2 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 1 | 18.2 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | nc | — | — |