Council
Population Overview
Total Population
53,961
Males
27,032 (50.1%)
Females
26,931 (49.9%)
Indigenous
2,365 (4.4%)
Born in Australia
88.3%
English Only at Home
94.0%
Australian Citizens
49,786
Other Languages
6.0%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$877/week
Annual Personal Income
$45,604
Median Household Income
$2,151/week
Annual Household Income
$111,852
Median Family Income
$2,350/week
Annual Family Income
$122,200
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$415
Median Monthly Mortgage
$2,363
Average Household Size
3 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
45,413 (88.3%)
Born Overseas
5,994 (11.7%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
17,662 (44.3%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
3,197 (8.0%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
14,160 (35.5%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
3,300 (8.3%)
Year 8 or Below
1,445 (3.6%)
Did Not Go to School
128 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
15,053
Employed Part-time
8,186
Total Employed
26,527
Unemployed
784
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Participation Rate
64.7%
Labour Force
27,316
Not in Labour Force
12,808
Family Composition
Total Families
14,922
Couple - No Children
5,310 (35.6%)
Couple with Children
7,557 (50.6%)
One Parent Family
1,939 (13.0%)
Other Family
112 (0.8%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
16,388 (94.6%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
615 (3.5%)
Flat/Apartment
168 (1.0%)
Other Dwelling
106 (0.6%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
17,325
Unoccupied Dwellings
894
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
425 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle
3,688 (21.5%)
2 Vehicles
6,601 (38.6%)
3 Vehicles
3,178 (18.6%)
4+ Vehicles
3,226 (18.8%)
Total Dwellings
17,123
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)
83.6 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 6.6%
Motor vehicle theft
128.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
195.7 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.7 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
110.4 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 5.2%
Show all 62 offence types
| Offence | Incidents (2025) | Rate / 100k | 2 year trend | 10 year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 230 | 384.7 | Stable | Up 3.1% |
| Malicious damage to property | 190 | 317.8 | Stable | Down 1.3% |
| Domestic violence related assault | 189 | 316.1 | Stable | Stable |
| Fraud | 181 | 302.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Arson | 126 | 210.8 | Up 96.9% | — |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 117 | 195.7 | Stable | Up 2.6% |
| Breach bail conditions | 98 | 163.9 | Stable | Up 10.5% |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 93 | 155.6 | Stable | Up 6.9% |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 87 | 145.5 | Stable | Up 5.7% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 77 | 128.8 | Stable | Stable |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 66 | 110.4 | Stable | Down 5.2% |
| Sexual assault | 58 | 97 | Stable | Up 4.5% |
| Steal from dwelling | 52 | 87 | Stable | Stable |
| Break and enter dwelling | 50 | 83.6 | Stable | Down 6.6% |
| Other theft | 45 | 75.3 | Stable | Down 4.6% |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 40 | 66.9 | Stable | Stable |
| Transport regulatory offences | 40 | 66.9 | Stable | — |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 36 | 60.2 | Stable | Stable |
| Other offences | 32 | 53.5 | Stable | Down 2.4% |
| Trespass | 30 | 50.2 | Stable | Down 3.9% |
| Steal from retail store | 28 | 46.8 | Stable | — |
| Liquor offences | 28 | 46.8 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 26 | 43.5 | — | — |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 24 | 40.1 | — | — |
| Other drug offences | 22 | 36.8 | — | — |
| Resist or hinder officer | 15 | 25.1 | — | — |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 13 | 21.7 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 13 | 21.7 | — | — |
| Blackmail and extortion | 7 | 11.7 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 7 | 11.7 | — | — |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 7 | 11.7 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 5 | 8.4 | — | — |
| Criminal intent | 5 | 8.4 | — | — |
| Pornography offences | 5 | 8.4 | — | — |
| Assault Police | 4 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Other offences against the person | 4 | 6.7 | — | — |
| Stock theft | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| Cultivating cannabis | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| Steal from person | 2 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 2 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Possession and/or use of ecstasy | 2 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 2 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 2 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 3.3 | — | — |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Manufacture drug | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Offensive language | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Betting and gaming offences | 1 | 1.7 | — | — |
| Murder * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Attempted murder | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Murder accessory, conspiracy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Manslaughter * | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Importing drugs | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Escape custody | 0 | nc | — | — |
| Fail to appear | 0 | nc | — | — |