Council
Population Overview
Total Population
43,253
Males
21,064 (48.7%)
Females
22,183 (51.3%)
Indigenous
1,479 (3.4%)
Born in Australia
88.0%
English Only at Home
92.7%
Australian Citizens
39,320
Other Languages
7.3%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$805/week
Annual Personal Income
$41,860
Median Household Income
$1,498/week
Annual Household Income
$77,896
Median Family Income
$1,938/week
Annual Family Income
$100,776
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$290
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,479
Average Household Size
2.4 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
36,174 (88.0%)
Born Overseas
4,910 (12.0%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
15,334 (47.1%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
5,249 (16.1%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
7,680 (23.6%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
2,447 (7.5%)
Year 8 or Below
1,594 (4.9%)
Did Not Go to School
218 (0.7%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
12,545
Employed Part-time
6,794
Total Employed
20,690
Unemployed
902
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Participation Rate
62.5%
Labour Force
21,594
Not in Labour Force
11,283
Family Composition
Total Families
11,551
Couple - No Children
4,545 (39.3%)
Couple with Children
4,628 (40.1%)
One Parent Family
2,219 (19.2%)
Other Family
163 (1.4%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
14,559 (88.9%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
1,445 (8.8%)
Flat/Apartment
280 (1.7%)
Other Dwelling
61 (0.4%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
16,372
Unoccupied Dwellings
1,091
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
757 (4.7%)
1 Vehicle
5,519 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles
6,534 (40.8%)
3 Vehicles
2,074 (13.0%)
4+ Vehicles
1,122 (7.0%)
Total Dwellings
16,006
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)
468.9 / 100k
2yr Up 22.1%
10yr Up 12.6%
Motor vehicle theft
278.3 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 114.6%
Non-FV assault
346.2 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 26.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
793.2 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 34.8%
Show all 60 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 362 | 793.2 |
| E21 Breach family violence order | 346 | 758.1 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 305 | 668.3 |
| B49 Other theft | 290 | 635.4 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 217 | 475.5 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 197 | 431.6 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 150 | 328.7 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 127 | 278.3 |
| C32 Drug possession | 110 | 241 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 107 | 234.4 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 103 | 225.7 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 101 | 221.3 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 98 | 214.7 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 90 | 197.2 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 89 | 195 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 82 | 179.7 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 76 | 166.5 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 64 | 140.2 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 57 | 124.9 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 55 | 120.5 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 53 | 116.1 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 52 | 113.9 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 35 | 76.7 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 23 | 50.4 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 23 | 50.4 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 21 | 46 |
| B22 Graffiti | 20 | 43.8 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 20 | 43.8 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 19 | 41.6 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 18 | 39.4 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 16 | 35.1 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 14 | 30.7 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 14 | 30.7 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 13 | 28.5 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 11 | 24.1 |
| E15 Prison regulation offences | 9 | 19.7 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 9 | 19.7 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 8 | 17.5 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 8 | 17.5 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 8 | 17.5 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 8 | 17.5 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 6 | 13.1 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 5 | 11 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 5 | 11 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 5 | 11 |
| F29 Other transport regulation offences | 5 | 11 |
| D24 Offensive language | 4 | 8.8 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 4 | 8.8 |
| A41 Abduction | 2 | 4.4 |
| A62 Extortion | 2 | 4.4 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 2 | 4.4 |
| D22 Drunk and disorderly in public | 2 | 4.4 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 2 | 4.4 |
| A42 False imprisonment | 1 | 2.2 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 1 | 2.2 |
| B54 State false information | 1 | 2.2 |
| D13 Explosives offences | 1 | 2.2 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 1 | 2.2 |
| D32 Hoaxes | 1 | 2.2 |
| F93 Cruelty to animals | 1 | 2.2 |