Council
Population Overview
Total Population
33,843
Males
17,162 (50.7%)
Females
16,679 (49.3%)
Indigenous
2,585 (7.6%)
Born in Australia
91.2%
English Only at Home
95.4%
Australian Citizens
29,213
Other Languages
4.6%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$716/week
Annual Personal Income
$37,232
Median Household Income
$1,374/week
Annual Household Income
$71,448
Median Family Income
$1,713/week
Annual Family Income
$89,076
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$240
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,300
Average Household Size
2.5 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
27,718 (91.2%)
Born Overseas
2,671 (8.8%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
10,614 (45.0%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,921 (8.1%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
7,420 (31.5%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,754 (7.4%)
Year 8 or Below
1,770 (7.5%)
Did Not Go to School
110 (0.5%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
9,743
Employed Part-time
4,367
Total Employed
15,109
Unemployed
733
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Participation Rate
59.6%
Labour Force
15,841
Not in Labour Force
7,967
Family Composition
Total Families
8,446
Couple - No Children
3,538 (41.9%)
Couple with Children
3,353 (39.7%)
One Parent Family
1,416 (16.8%)
Other Family
140 (1.7%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
10,732 (90.2%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
887 (7.5%)
Flat/Apartment
101 (0.8%)
Other Dwelling
125 (1.1%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
11,901
Unoccupied Dwellings
2,595
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
520 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle
3,817 (32.7%)
2 Vehicles
4,273 (36.6%)
3 Vehicles
1,903 (16.3%)
4+ Vehicles
1,162 (10.0%)
Total Dwellings
11,672
Crime Statistics (Calendar year 2025)
Recorded incidents from the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Rates are per 100,000 residents (annual rate = sum of monthly rates within 2025). Trends compare the 2025 annual rate to 2023 (2 year) and 2016 (10 year), bucketed as Stable (<10% change), Up or Down.
Headline offences
Break & enter (dwelling)
657.5 / 100k
2yr Down 30.7%
10yr Up 20.4%
Motor vehicle theft
401.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.7%
10yr Up 135.9%
Non-FV assault
1,093.1 / 100k
2yr Down 23.7%
10yr Up 96.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.4 / 100k
2yr Down 41.0%
10yr Down 42.6%
Steal from vehicle
663.2 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 35.2%
Show all 68 QPS offence categories
| Offence | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| Other Offences | 2,993 | 8,410.2 |
| Offences Against Property | 1,878 | 5,277.1 |
| Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) | 886 | 2,489.6 |
| Traffic and Related Offences | 777 | 2,183.3 |
| Drug Offences | 771 | 2,166.5 |
| Offences Against the Person | 624 | 1,753.4 |
| Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order | 551 | 1,548.3 |
| Good Order Offences | 543 | 1,525.8 |
| Drink Driving | 493 | 1,385.3 |
| Other Stealing | 479 | 1,346 |
| Other Drug Offences | 395 | 1,109.9 |
| Assault | 389 | 1,093.1 |
| Other Property Damage | 338 | 949.8 |
| Resist Incite Hinder Obstruct Police | 324 | 910.4 |
| Unlawful Entry | 298 | 837.4 |
| Possess Drugs | 294 | 826.1 |
| Vehicles (steal from/enter with intent) | 236 | 663.2 |
| Disqualified Driving | 235 | 660.3 |
| Public Nuisance | 215 | 604.1 |
| Serious Assault | 172 | 483.3 |
| Common Assault' | 171 | 480.5 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other | 169 | 474.9 |
| Fraud | 149 | 418.7 |
| Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 143 | 401.8 |
| Weapons Act Offences | 142 | 399 |
| Sexual Offences | 119 | 334.4 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling | 117 | 328.8 |
| Shop Stealing | 117 | 328.8 |
| Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling | 112 | 314.7 |
| Other Offences Against the Person | 110 | 309.1 |
| Trespassing and Vagrancy | 110 | 309.1 |
| Other Sexual Offences | 80 | 224.8 |
| Other Fraud | 79 | 222 |
| Miscellaneous Offences | 78 | 219.2 |
| Life Endangering Acts | 76 | 213.6 |
| Sell Supply Drugs | 72 | 202.3 |
| Fraud by Credit Card | 60 | 168.6 |
| Possess and/or use other weapons; restricted items | 57 | 160.2 |
| Weapons Act Offences - Other | 57 | 160.2 |
| Stealing from Dwellings | 54 | 151.7 |
| Handling Stolen Goods | 49 | 137.7 |
| Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle | 49 | 137.7 |
| Serious Assault (Other) | 40 | 112.4 |
| Rape and Attempted Rape | 39 | 109.6 |
| Possess etc. Tainted Property | 27 | 75.9 |
| Stalking | 27 | 75.9 |
| Unlawful Possess Firearm - Other | 25 | 70.2 |
| Liquor (excl. Drunkenness) | 20 | 56.2 |
| Possess Property Suspected Stolen | 19 | 53.4 |
| Arson | 15 | 42.1 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop | 12 | 33.7 |
| Produce Drugs | 9 | 25.3 |
| Grievous Assault | 6 | 16.9 |
| Fraud by Computer | 6 | 16.9 |
| Robbery | 6 | 16.9 |
| Kidnapping & Abduction etc. | 5 | 14 |
| Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling | 5 | 14 |
| Identity Fraud | 4 | 11.2 |
| Disobey Move-on Direction | 4 | 11.2 |
| Receiving Stolen Property | 3 | 8.4 |
| Unarmed Robbery | 3 | 8.4 |
| Armed Robbery | 3 | 8.4 |
| Unlawful Possess Concealable Firearm | 2 | 5.6 |
| Extortion | 1 | 2.8 |
| Stock Related Offences | 1 | 2.8 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 2.8 |
| Bomb Possess and/or use of | 1 | 2.8 |
| Trafficking Drugs | 1 | 2.8 |
Suburbs in this Council (97)
Auburn (23)Baking Board (114)BarakulaBarramornie (15)Beelbee (18)Bell (421)Blackswamp (54)Blaxland (58)Bogandilla (37)Boonarga (37)BoondandillaBrigalow (181)Bundi (52)Bungaban (60)Bunya Mountains (110)Burncluith (137)Burra Burri (32)Cadarga (28)Cameby (53)Cattle Creek (North Burnett - Qld) (13)Cattle Creek (Toowoomba - Qld) (21)Chances Plain (158)Chinchilla (7,068)Columboola (68)Condamine (294)Coomrith (52)Cooranga (119)Crossroads (127)Dalby (12,758)Dalwogon (53)Darr Creek (13)Diamondy (72)Drillham (113)Drillham South (73)Ducklo (306)Dulacca (131)DurahFairyland (90)Flinton (29)Glenaubyn (50)Glenmorgan (121)Goombi (56)Goranba (201)Grassdale (5)Greenswamp (77)Grosmont (135)Guluguba (86)Gurulmundi (19)Hannaford (135)Hookswood (58)Hopeland (128)Inglestone (63)Jandowae (1,004)Jimbour East (197)Jimbour West (97)Jinghi (70)Kaimkillenbun (248)Kogan (211)Kowguran (62)Kragra (26)Langlands (30)Macalister (156)Marmadua (15)Meandarra (244)Miles (1,874)Montrose (Western Downs - Qld) (49)Moola (218)Moonie (182)Moraby (43)Mowbullan (12)Myall Park (17)Nandi (105)Nangram (6)Pelham (14)Pelican (40)Pine Hills (10)Pirrinuan (221)Ranges Bridge (98)Roche Creek (53)Rywung (18)Southwood (57)Springvale (52)St Ruth (165)Sujeewong (6)Tara (1,980)The Gums (165)Tipton (37)Tuckerang (111)Wandoan (666)Warra (180)Weir River (19)Weranga (208)Westmar (59)Wieambilla (78)Woleebee (62)Wychie (30)Yulabilla (41)