Council
Population Overview
Total Population
29,808
Males
14,384 (48.3%)
Females
15,425 (51.7%)
Indigenous
559 (1.9%)
Born in Australia
90.3%
English Only at Home
94.5%
Australian Citizens
27,070
Other Languages
5.5%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$727/week
Annual Personal Income
$37,804
Median Household Income
$1,326/week
Annual Household Income
$68,952
Median Family Income
$1,771/week
Annual Family Income
$92,092
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$260
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,350
Average Household Size
2.3 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
25,218 (90.3%)
Born Overseas
2,700 (9.7%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
10,430 (45.8%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
4,111 (18.0%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
4,828 (21.2%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,994 (8.8%)
Year 8 or Below
1,320 (5.8%)
Did Not Go to School
101 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
7,902
Employed Part-time
5,099
Total Employed
14,045
Unemployed
422
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Participation Rate
58.8%
Labour Force
14,467
Not in Labour Force
8,660
Family Composition
Total Families
8,054
Couple - No Children
3,660 (45.4%)
Couple with Children
3,002 (37.3%)
One Parent Family
1,295 (16.1%)
Other Family
99 (1.2%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
10,637 (89.8%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,128 (9.5%)
Flat/Apartment
10 (0.1%)
Other Dwelling
57 (0.5%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
11,847
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,100
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
594 (5.1%)
1 Vehicle
3,794 (32.9%)
2 Vehicles
4,494 (39.0%)
3 Vehicles
1,606 (13.9%)
4+ Vehicles
1,052 (9.1%)
Total Dwellings
11,537
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)
260.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1%
10yr Up 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
131.8 / 100k
2yr Up 36.4%
10yr Up 98.4%
Non-FV assault
280.2 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 16.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.3 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
286.8 / 100k
2yr Down 25.2%
10yr Down 29.3%
Show all 63 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| B21 Criminal damage | 231 | 761.4 |
| E21 Breach family violence order | 207 | 682.3 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 171 | 563.7 |
| B49 Other theft | 158 | 520.8 |
| C32 Drug possession | 136 | 448.3 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 87 | 286.8 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 71 | 234 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 67 | 220.8 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 63 | 207.7 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 58 | 191.2 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 56 | 184.6 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 56 | 184.6 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 55 | 181.3 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 52 | 171.4 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 48 | 158.2 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 43 | 141.7 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 43 | 141.7 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 42 | 138.4 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 42 | 138.4 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 40 | 131.8 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 31 | 102.2 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 29 | 95.6 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 17 | 56 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 16 | 52.7 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 16 | 52.7 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 16 | 52.7 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 15 | 49.4 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 13 | 42.9 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 12 | 39.6 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 11 | 36.3 |
| D26 Disorderly conduct | 10 | 33 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 9 | 29.7 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 9 | 29.7 |
| B22 Graffiti | 9 | 29.7 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 8 | 26.4 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 7 | 23.1 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 7 | 23.1 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 7 | 23.1 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 7 | 23.1 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 6 | 19.8 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 6 | 19.8 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 6 | 19.8 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 5 | 16.5 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 5 | 16.5 |
| D24 Offensive language | 4 | 13.2 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 3 | 9.9 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 3 | 9.9 |
| A10 Homicide and related offences | 2 | 6.6 |
| A42 False imprisonment | 2 | 6.6 |
| A61 Blackmail | 2 | 6.6 |
| A62 Extortion | 2 | 6.6 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 2 | 6.6 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 2 | 6.6 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 2 | 6.6 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 2 | 6.6 |
| E11 Escape custody | 2 | 6.6 |
| F91 Environmental offences | 2 | 6.6 |
| A52 Non-Aggravated robbery | 1 | 3.3 |
| D31 Privacy offences | 1 | 3.3 |
| D32 Hoaxes | 1 | 3.3 |
| E15 Prison regulation offences | 1 | 3.3 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 1 | 3.3 |
| F93 Cruelty to animals | 1 | 3.3 |