Council
Population Overview
Total Population
52,709
Males
25,313 (48.0%)
Females
27,397 (52.0%)
Indigenous
1,205 (2.3%)
Born in Australia
81.0%
English Only at Home
92.6%
Australian Citizens
46,945
Other Languages
7.4%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$794/week
Annual Personal Income
$41,288
Median Household Income
$1,673/week
Annual Household Income
$86,996
Median Family Income
$2,096/week
Annual Family Income
$108,992
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$430
Median Monthly Mortgage
$2,167
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
40,452 (81.0%)
Born Overseas
9,477 (19.0%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
23,240 (56.4%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
3,004 (7.3%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
10,952 (26.6%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,725 (6.6%)
Year 8 or Below
1,156 (2.8%)
Did Not Go to School
128 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
13,201
Employed Part-time
8,960
Total Employed
23,968
Unemployed
733
Unemployment Rate
3%
Participation Rate
56.2%
Labour Force
24,693
Not in Labour Force
16,869
Family Composition
Total Families
14,868
Couple - No Children
7,128 (47.9%)
Couple with Children
5,623 (37.8%)
One Parent Family
1,965 (13.2%)
Other Family
157 (1.1%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
18,252 (90.4%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,288 (6.4%)
Flat/Apartment
464 (2.3%)
Other Dwelling
146 (0.7%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
20,184
Unoccupied Dwellings
2,250
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
665 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle
6,745 (33.8%)
2 Vehicles
7,766 (39.0%)
3 Vehicles
2,860 (14.4%)
4+ Vehicles
1,886 (9.5%)
Total Dwellings
19,927
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)
84 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 8.1%
Motor vehicle theft
54.2 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
257.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 4.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
84 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 10.3%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 191 | 356.7 | Stable | Up 3.7% |
| Malicious damage to property | 183 | 341.7 | Stable | Down 8.0% |
| Fraud | 180 | 336.1 | Down 25.0% | Stable |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 138 | 257.7 | Stable | Up 4.2% |
| Breach bail conditions | 105 | 196.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Domestic violence related assault | 88 | 164.3 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences | 86 | 160.6 | Up 79.2% | Up 12.4% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 70 | 130.7 | Stable | Stable |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 60 | 112 | Stable | Stable |
| Trespass | 59 | 110.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 58 | 108.3 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from retail store | 54 | 100.8 | Stable | Down 5.0% |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 51 | 95.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Liquor offences | 50 | 93.4 | Stable | Down 2.9% |
| Sexual assault | 48 | 89.6 | Stable | Up 10.2% |
| Break and enter dwelling | 45 | 84 | Stable | Down 8.1% |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 45 | 84 | Stable | Down 10.3% |
| Arson | 42 | 78.4 | Stable | — |
| Steal from dwelling | 40 | 74.7 | Stable | Down 13.3% |
| Other theft | 39 | 72.8 | Stable | Down 14.7% |
| Transport regulatory offences | 31 | 57.9 | Stable | Down 20.2% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 29 | 54.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 23 | 42.9 | — | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 18 | 33.6 | — | — |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 17 | 31.7 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 15 | 28 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 15 | 28 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 13 | 24.3 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 11 | 20.5 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 9 | 16.8 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 8 | 14.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 7 | 13.1 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 7 | 13.1 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 6 | 11.2 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 6 | 11.2 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 4 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 4 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 4 | 7.5 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 3 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 3 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 3 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 2 | 3.7 | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1.9 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 1.9 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 1 | 1.9 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 1 | 1.9 | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 1 | 1.9 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 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 | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |