Council
Population Overview
Total Population
24,985
Males
12,776 (51.1%)
Females
12,210 (48.9%)
Indigenous
376 (1.5%)
Born in Australia
90.3%
English Only at Home
96.8%
Australian Citizens
23,080
Other Languages
3.2%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$783/week
Annual Personal Income
$40,716
Median Household Income
$1,899/week
Annual Household Income
$98,748
Median Family Income
$2,125/week
Annual Family Income
$110,500
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$338
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,733
Average Household Size
2.9 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
21,396 (90.3%)
Born Overseas
2,308 (9.7%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
8,744 (47.8%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
3,424 (18.7%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
3,776 (20.7%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
1,537 (8.4%)
Year 8 or Below
742 (4.1%)
Did Not Go to School
51 (0.3%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
7,128
Employed Part-time
4,242
Total Employed
12,335
Unemployed
398
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Participation Rate
65.4%
Labour Force
12,733
Not in Labour Force
5,748
Family Composition
Total Families
6,984
Couple - No Children
2,638 (37.8%)
Couple with Children
3,541 (50.7%)
One Parent Family
746 (10.7%)
Other Family
50 (0.7%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
8,169 (98.6%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
95 (1.1%)
Flat/Apartment
7 (0.1%)
Other Dwelling
14 (0.2%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
8,287
Unoccupied Dwellings
729
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
81 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle
1,367 (16.7%)
2 Vehicles
3,404 (41.6%)
3 Vehicles
1,777 (21.7%)
4+ Vehicles
1,559 (19.0%)
Total Dwellings
8,184
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)
189.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 57.4%
Motor vehicle theft
130.2 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Down 13.1%
Non-FV assault
63.3 / 100k
2yr Up 16.6%
10yr Down 22.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr —
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
174.9 / 100k
2yr Up 29.0%
10yr Down 31.2%
Show all 45 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| B49 Other theft | 97 | 360.9 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 61 | 227 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 47 | 174.9 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 45 | 167.4 |
| E21 Breach family violence order | 38 | 141.4 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 35 | 130.2 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 30 | 111.6 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 28 | 104.2 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 24 | 89.3 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 20 | 74.4 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 19 | 70.7 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 18 | 67 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 16 | 59.5 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 14 | 52.1 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 14 | 52.1 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 10 | 37.2 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 7 | 26 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 7 | 26 |
| C32 Drug possession | 7 | 26 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 6 | 22.3 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 6 | 22.3 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 6 | 22.3 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 6 | 22.3 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 6 | 22.3 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 5 | 18.6 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 5 | 18.6 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 5 | 18.6 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 4 | 14.9 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 4 | 14.9 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 3 | 11.2 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 3 | 11.2 |
| A10 Homicide and related offences | 2 | 7.4 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 2 | 7.4 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 2 | 7.4 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 1 | 3.7 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 1 | 3.7 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 1 | 3.7 |
| B12 Cause a bushfire | 1 | 3.7 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 1 | 3.7 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 1 | 3.7 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 1 | 3.7 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 1 | 3.7 |
| F29 Other transport regulation offences | 1 | 3.7 |
| F33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences | 1 | 3.7 |
| F91 Environmental offences | 1 | 3.7 |
Suburbs in this Council (50)
Bamganie (44)Bannockburn (6,470)Barunah Park (33)Batesford (1,141)Berringa (194)Bo Peep (25)Cambrian Hill (292)Cape Clear (148)Corindhap (131)Dereel (664)Enfield (574)Garibaldi (131)Gheringhap (132)Grenville (113)Haddon (1,276)Happy Valley (Golden Plains - Vic.) (87)Happy Valley (Swan Hill - Vic.) (75)Hesse (14)Illabarook (41)Inverleigh (1,746)Lethbridge (1,181)Linton (635)Mannibadar (65)Maude (211)Meredith (821)Mount Emu (28)Mount Mercer (94)Murgheboluc (132)Napoleons (555)Nintingbool (168)Piggoreet (17)Pitfield (14)Pittong (12)Rokewood (208)Rokewood Junction (34)Ross Creek (1,221)Russells Bridge (70)Scarsdale (855)She Oaks (126)Shelford (263)Smythesdale (1,189)Springdallah (35)Staffordshire Reef (63)Steiglitz (61)Stonehaven (79)Teesdale (2,308)Wallinduc (42)Werneth (66)Willowvale (10)Wingeel (26)