Council
Population Overview
Total Population
45,639
Males
22,995 (50.4%)
Females
22,653 (49.6%)
Indigenous
923 (2.0%)
Born in Australia
88.0%
English Only at Home
95.7%
Australian Citizens
39,931
Other Languages
4.3%
Age Distribution
Income
Median Personal Income
$658/week
Annual Personal Income
$34,216
Median Household Income
$1,272/week
Annual Household Income
$66,144
Median Family Income
$1,661/week
Annual Family Income
$86,372
Housing
Median Weekly Rent
$260
Median Monthly Mortgage
$1,300
Average Household Size
2.3 persons
Avg Persons per Bedroom
0.7
Birthplace
Born in Australia
37,082 (88.0%)
Born Overseas
5,044 (12.0%)
Education (Highest Year Completed)
Year 12 or Equivalent
14,220 (41.3%)
Year 11 or Equivalent
6,353 (18.4%)
Year 10 or Equivalent
8,324 (24.2%)
Year 9 or Equivalent
3,344 (9.7%)
Year 8 or Below
2,075 (6.0%)
Did Not Go to School
133 (0.4%)
Employment
Employed Full-time
11,017
Employed Part-time
6,743
Total Employed
19,310
Unemployed
951
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Participation Rate
53.5%
Labour Force
20,265
Not in Labour Force
14,866
Family Composition
Total Families
11,979
Couple - No Children
5,690 (47.5%)
Couple with Children
4,370 (36.5%)
One Parent Family
1,756 (14.7%)
Other Family
163 (1.4%)
Dwelling Structure
Separate Houses
16,090 (91.7%)
Semi-detached/Townhouse
617 (3.5%)
Flat/Apartment
661 (3.8%)
Other Dwelling
142 (0.8%)
Total Occupied Dwellings
17,538
Unoccupied Dwellings
4,612
Motor Vehicles per Household
No Vehicle
769 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle
5,574 (32.3%)
2 Vehicles
6,621 (38.4%)
3 Vehicles
2,577 (15.0%)
4+ Vehicles
1,682 (9.8%)
Total Dwellings
17,233
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)
494.7 / 100k
2yr Up 59.5%
10yr Down 28.0%
Motor vehicle theft
191.9 / 100k
2yr Up 84.4%
10yr Up 57.6%
Non-FV assault
432.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3%
10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0%
10yr —
Steal from vehicle
577.8 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3%
10yr Up 72.3%
Show all 69 ANZSOC offence subgroups
| Offence subgroup | Incidents | Rate / 100k |
|---|---|---|
| E21 Breach family violence order | 475 | 1,012.8 |
| B21 Criminal damage | 380 | 810.3 |
| B49 Other theft | 286 | 609.8 |
| B42 Steal from a motor vehicle | 271 | 577.8 |
| B43 Steal from a retail store | 232 | 494.7 |
| A231 FV Common assault | 222 | 473.4 |
| B321 Residential non-aggravated burglary | 205 | 437.1 |
| A30 Sexual offences | 166 | 354 |
| B322 Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 153 | 326.2 |
| E23 Breach bail conditions | 149 | 317.7 |
| A211 FV Serious assault | 131 | 279.3 |
| A232 Non-FV Common assault | 113 | 240.9 |
| E13 Resist or hinder officer | 110 | 234.5 |
| B53 Obtain benefit by deception | 102 | 217.5 |
| C32 Drug possession | 91 | 194 |
| A212 Non-FV Serious assault | 90 | 191.9 |
| B41 Motor vehicle theft | 90 | 191.9 |
| E22 Breach intervention order | 68 | 145 |
| D12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences | 66 | 140.7 |
| B45 Receiving or handling stolen goods | 57 | 121.5 |
| B44 Theft of a bicycle | 56 | 119.4 |
| D11 Firearms offences | 46 | 98.1 |
| B11 Cause damage by fire | 41 | 87.4 |
| D35 Improper movement on public or private space | 39 | 83.2 |
| A732 Non-FV Threatening behaviour | 38 | 81 |
| A731 FV Threatening behaviour | 35 | 74.6 |
| A89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people | 27 | 57.6 |
| B311 Residential aggravated burglary | 27 | 57.6 |
| E19 Other justice procedures offences | 27 | 57.6 |
| B19 Other fire related offences | 26 | 55.4 |
| A22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer | 24 | 51.2 |
| B22 Graffiti | 24 | 51.2 |
| A711 FV Stalking | 22 | 46.9 |
| D23 Offensive conduct | 21 | 44.8 |
| C12 Drug trafficking | 19 | 40.5 |
| A712 Non-FV Stalking | 17 | 36.2 |
| A81 Dangerous driving | 16 | 34.1 |
| A83 Throw or discharge object endangering people | 15 | 32 |
| C21 Cultivate drugs | 11 | 23.5 |
| E29 Breach of other orders | 11 | 23.5 |
| A721 FV Harassment and private nuisance | 10 | 21.3 |
| A51 Aggravated robbery | 8 | 17.1 |
| E14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury | 7 | 14.9 |
| A61 Blackmail | 6 | 12.8 |
| A722 Non-FV Harassment and private nuisance | 5 | 10.7 |
| F29 Other transport regulation offences | 5 | 10.7 |
| B29 Other property damage offences | 4 | 8.5 |
| B51 Forgery and counterfeiting | 4 | 8.5 |
| E15 Prison regulation offences | 4 | 8.5 |
| D21 Riot and affray | 3 | 6.4 |
| D24 Offensive language | 3 | 6.4 |
| D25 Criminal intent | 3 | 6.4 |
| D26 Disorderly conduct | 3 | 6.4 |
| F93 Cruelty to animals | 3 | 6.4 |
| A10 Homicide and related offences | 2 | 4.3 |
| A42 False imprisonment | 2 | 4.3 |
| B54 State false information | 2 | 4.3 |
| B59 Other deception offences | 2 | 4.3 |
| C23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 2 | 4.3 |
| E11 Escape custody | 2 | 4.3 |
| F39 Other government regulatory offences | 2 | 4.3 |
| A41 Abduction | 1 | 2.1 |
| A82 Neglect or ill treatment of people | 1 | 2.1 |
| B12 Cause a bushfire | 1 | 2.1 |
| B312 Non-residential aggravated burglary | 1 | 2.1 |
| B56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation | 1 | 2.1 |
| C31 Drug use | 1 | 2.1 |
| F91 Environmental offences | 1 | 2.1 |
| F99 Other miscellaneous offences | 1 | 2.1 |
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