Council
Population Overview
Total Population
22,046
Males
12,383 (56.2%)
Females
9,663 (43.8%)
Indigenous
1,164 (5.3%)
Born in Australia
87.8%
English Only at Home
93.9%
Australian Citizens
16,232
Other Languages
6.1%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$1,314/week
Annual Personal Income
$68,328
Median Household Income
$2,420/week
Annual Household Income
$125,840
Median Family Income
$2,910/week
Annual Family Income
$151,320
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$113
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,213
Average Household Size
2.6 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.8
Birthplace
Born in Australia
15,279 (87.8%)
Born Overseas
2,132 (12.2%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
6,971 (53.3%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
1,230 (9.4%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
3,666 (28.0%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
720 (5.5%)
Year 8 or Below
453 (3.5%)
Did Not Go to School
46 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
7,616
Employed Part-time
2,161
Total Employed
10,629
Unemployed
259
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Participation Rate
62.7%
Labour Force
10,884
Not in Labour Force
2,318
Family Composition
Total Families
4,551
Couple - No Children
1,674 (36.8%)
Couple with Children
2,265 (49.8%)
One Parent Family
564 (12.4%)
Other Family
52 (1.1%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
5,429 (86.2%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
664 (10.5%)
Flat/Apartment
100 (1.6%)
Other Dwelling
69 (1.1%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
6,298
Unoccupied Dwellings
3,001
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
156 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle
1,826 (29.7%)
2 Vehicles
2,513 (40.8%)
3 Vehicles
1,008 (16.4%)
4+ Vehicles
646 (10.5%)
Total Dwellings
6,154
Crime Statistics (Calendar year 2025)
Recorded incidents from the Queensland Police Service (QPS). Rates are per 100,000 residents (annual rate = sum of monthly rates within 2025). Trends compare the 2025 annual rate to 2023 (2 year) and 2016 (10 year), bucketed as Stable (<10% change), Up or Down.
Headline offences
Break & enter (dwelling)
453.5 / 100k
2yr Up 37.4%
10yr Up 80.9%
Motor vehicle theft
265.2 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 119.8%
Non-FV assault
1,005.4 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 301.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.6 / 100k
2yr Up 97.0%
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
350.8 / 100k
2yr Stable
10yr Up 45.3%
Show all 68 QPS offence categories
| Offence | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| Other Offences | 1,025 | 4,385.1 |
| Offences Against Property | 837 | 3,580.8 |
| Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) | 416 | 1,779.7 |
| Drug Offences | 359 | 1,535.9 |
| Offences Against the Person | 306 | 1,309.1 |
| Other Stealing | 294 | 1,257.8 |
| Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order | 244 | 1,043.9 |
| Traffic and Related Offences | 240 | 1,026.8 |
| Assault | 235 | 1,005.4 |
| Sell Supply Drugs | 199 | 851.4 |
| Other Property Damage | 175 | 748.7 |
| Drink Driving | 174 | 744.4 |
| Serious Assault | 129 | 551.9 |
| Unlawful Entry | 122 | 521.9 |
| Good Order Offences | 106 | 453.5 |
| Common Assault' | 88 | 376.5 |
| Other Drug Offences | 82 | 350.8 |
| Vehicles (steal from/enter with intent) | 82 | 350.8 |
| Possess Drugs | 74 | 316.6 |
| Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle | 62 | 265.2 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Other | 57 | 243.9 |
| Disqualified Driving | 57 | 243.9 |
| Public Nuisance | 54 | 231 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Dwelling | 53 | 226.7 |
| Resist Incite Hinder Obstruct Police | 50 | 213.9 |
| Unlawful Entry Without Violence - Dwelling | 49 | 209.6 |
| Other Offences Against the Person | 39 | 166.8 |
| Fraud | 36 | 154 |
| Weapons Act Offences | 30 | 128.3 |
| Sexual Offences | 28 | 119.8 |
| Other Fraud | 27 | 115.5 |
| Life Endangering Acts | 26 | 111.2 |
| Trespassing and Vagrancy | 25 | 107 |
| Other Sexual Offences | 21 | 89.8 |
| Stealing from Dwellings | 20 | 85.6 |
| Shop Stealing | 20 | 85.6 |
| Handling Stolen Goods | 18 | 77 |
| Serious Assault (Other) | 15 | 64.2 |
| Miscellaneous Offences | 14 | 59.9 |
| Possess and/or use other weapons; restricted items | 13 | 55.6 |
| Weapons Act Offences - Other | 12 | 51.3 |
| Unlawful Entry With Intent - Shop | 12 | 51.3 |
| Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle | 9 | 38.5 |
| Possess Property Suspected Stolen | 9 | 38.5 |
| Arson | 8 | 34.2 |
| Rape and Attempted Rape | 7 | 29.9 |
| Stalking | 7 | 29.9 |
| Possess etc. Tainted Property | 6 | 25.7 |
| Liquor (excl. Drunkenness) | 6 | 25.7 |
| Kidnapping & Abduction etc. | 4 | 17.1 |
| Unlawful Entry With Violence - Dwelling | 4 | 17.1 |
| Identity Fraud | 4 | 17.1 |
| Fraud by Credit Card | 4 | 17.1 |
| Robbery | 4 | 17.1 |
| Grievous Assault | 3 | 12.8 |
| Receiving Stolen Property | 3 | 12.8 |
| Unlawful Possess Firearm - Other | 3 | 12.8 |
| Disobey Move-on Direction | 2 | 8.6 |
| Unarmed Robbery | 2 | 8.6 |
| Produce Drugs | 2 | 8.6 |
| Armed Robbery | 2 | 8.6 |
| Trafficking Drugs | 2 | 8.6 |
| Fraud by Computer | 1 | 4.3 |
| Extortion | 1 | 4.3 |
| Unlawful Possess Concealable Firearm | 1 | 4.3 |
| Bomb Possess and/or use of | 1 | 4.3 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 4.3 |
| Gaming Racing & Betting Offences | 1 | 4.3 |
Suburbs in this Council (36)
Argyll (25)Belyando (307)Blue Mountain (83)Burton (7)Carmila (340)Clermont (2,952)CollaroyCoppabella (594)Dysart (2,918)Eaglefield (3)Elgin (52)Frankfield (100)Gemini Mountains (65)Glenden (477)Hail Creek (179)Ilbilbie (385)Kemmis (6)Kilcummin (228)Laglan (21)Lotus Creek (113)Mackenzie River (84)May Downs (93)Middlemount (1,899)Moranbah (9,425)Mount Britton (4)Nebo (857)Oxford (43)Pasha (75)St Lawrence (245)Strathfield (8)Suttor (75)The Percy Group (4)Turrawulla (5)Valkyrie (71)Winchester (13)Wolfang (84)