Council
Population Overview
Total Population
75,613
Males
36,400 (48.1%)
Females
39,215 (51.9%)
Indigenous
207 (0.3%)
Born in Australia
52.1%
English Only at Home
57.5%
Australian Citizens
58,725
Other Languages
42.5%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$1,145/week
Annual Personal Income
$59,540
Median Household Income
$2,556/week
Annual Household Income
$132,912
Median Family Income
$3,235/week
Annual Family Income
$168,220
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$571
Median Monthly Mortgage
$3,299
Average Household Size
2.6 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
1
Birthplace
Born in Australia
38,174 (52.1%)
Born Overseas
35,167 (47.9%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
48,975 (83.2%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
2,231 (3.8%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
4,386 (7.5%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,615 (2.7%)
Year 8 or Below
1,160 (2.0%)
Did Not Go to School
485 (0.8%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
23,476
Employed Part-time
10,618
Total Employed
37,316
Unemployed
1,731
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Participation Rate
63.7%
Labour Force
39,043
Not in Labour Force
20,085
Family Composition
Total Families
20,701
Couple - No Children
7,204 (34.8%)
Couple with Children
10,550 (51.0%)
One Parent Family
2,599 (12.6%)
Other Family
347 (1.7%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
12,337 (44.7%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
2,145 (7.8%)
Flat/Apartment
13,007 (47.1%)
Other Dwelling
71 (0.3%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
27,599
Unoccupied Dwellings
2,675
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
3,840 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle
13,091 (47.9%)
2 Vehicles
7,904 (28.9%)
3 Vehicles
1,809 (6.6%)
4+ Vehicles
698 (2.6%)
Total Dwellings
27,341
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)
123.1 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 6.0%
Motor vehicle theft
38.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
249.9 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
6.3 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
135.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 6.4%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 1384 | 1,738 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from retail store | 507 | 636.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Fraud | 377 | 473.4 | Stable | Down 4.4% |
| Breach bail conditions | 363 | 455.8 | Stable | Up 7.1% |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 199 | 249.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Malicious damage to property | 197 | 247.4 | Stable | Down 3.6% |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 171 | 214.7 | Stable | Up 4.3% |
| Other theft | 165 | 207.2 | Stable | Down 4.4% |
| Steal from dwelling | 113 | 141.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Domestic violence related assault | 109 | 136.9 | Stable | Up 4.6% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 108 | 135.6 | Stable | Down 6.4% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 98 | 123.1 | Stable | Down 6.0% |
| Trespass | 96 | 120.6 | Stable | Up 11.5% |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 78 | 97.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 63 | 79.1 | Stable | Down 6.0% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 62 | 77.9 | Stable | Down 3.1% |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 56 | 70.3 | Stable | Up 3.2% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 51 | 64 | Down 28.2% | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 41 | 51.5 | Stable | — |
| Sexual assault | 40 | 50.2 | Stable | Up 5.8% |
| Other offences | 38 | 47.7 | Stable | Down 4.0% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 34 | 42.7 | Stable | Up 5.0% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 31 | 38.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Criminal intent | 30 | 37.7 | Stable | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 21 | 26.4 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 20 | 25.1 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 19 | 23.9 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 16 | 20.1 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 11 | 13.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 11 | 13.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 9 | 11.3 | — | — |
| Liquor offences | 9 | 11.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 7 | 8.8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 7 | 8.8 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 6 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 5 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 5 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 5 | 6.3 | — | — |
| Arson | 4 | 5 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 4 | 5 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 3 | 3.8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 3 | 3.8 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 1 | 1.3 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |