Median house price
$518k
+6.8% change
NSW · Richmond Valley Council
Casino, 2470
Est. population · Jun 2025
11,152
Growth (1 yr)
-0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.4%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,044/wk
Employment rate
44.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$518,000
Languages at home
2.8%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages, Nepali, Filipino
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Casino is a regional established suburb in Richmond Valley Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability sits around average overall, with community and employment, plus schools and education the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Casino snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$478/wk
Houses $545 · Units $375
Population (ERP)
11,152
-0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#31
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
83rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
5th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
4th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 52.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1892nd in Australia
- State rank
- 549th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #31 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #90 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $375
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $545
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $478
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 80
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $518,000
- Median price change
- +6.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
11,152(June 2025)
-0.3% annual · -1.4% over 5 years · 5th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -1.4%
- Change in 1 year
- -37
- Change in 5 years
- -156
- Growth rank in NSW
- 5th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~11,200), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 10,930
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,044
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 301 of 4,571
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 44.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,614 / 348 / 229 (+ 69 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,301
- Against the person
- 368
- Against property
- 433
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 116.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 30 residents
- State safety percentile
- 82.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order137
- Breach Bail Conditions206
- Domestic Violence Related Assault130
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment175
- Malicious Damage To Property139
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 811
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 4th
School list
- Casino West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 756 · 2th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 157 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Casino High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 866 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 567 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Djanangmun Preschoolkindergarten
- Rainbow Station Early Education CentreColches Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
473 public transport stops in this suburb
- 10855 Summerland Way
- 11260 Summerland Way
- Casino Public School, Walker St
- Summerland Way At Bundocks Rd
- Summerland Way Opp 10855
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
29 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 fast food · 2 places of worship · 1 sports centres · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 14 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 473 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.09
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.28
Food & drink(1)
- Fast food
Community(2)
- Casino High SchoolSchool
90 Queensland Road
- Casino West Public SchoolSchool
Casino
Health & services(1)
- Casino and District Memorial HospitalHospital
Hotham Street, Casino
Sport & outdoors(3)
- McDonald ParkPark
- Riverview ParkSports centre
- Sports field
Transport(11)
11 bus stops
Other(8)
- Parking (4)
- LibertyPetrol station
- Arise Shine FellowshipPlace of worship
- Casino Christadelphian HallPlace of worship
49 Bruton Street
- Australia PostPost Box
- Casino West Post OfficePost office
- McDonald Park Boat RampSlipway
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Casino Drill Hall ParkPark
- Colley ParkPark
- Coronation ParkPark
- Edwards ParkPark
- Green on Barker StreetPark
- Jubilee ParkPark
- McAuliffe ParkPark
- McDonald ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Queen Elizabeth ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Arise Shine Fellowship
- Casino Christadelphian Hall
49 Bruton Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 16
- Nearest hospital
- Casino and District Memorial Hospital (1.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Bill Williams PharmacyWalker StreetPharmacy
- Casino Chiropractice CentreBarker StreetAlternative
- Casino Dental PracticeBarker StreetDentist
- Casino Medical CentreClinic
- Casino Respiratory ClinicBarker StreetDoctor
- Casino and District Memorial HospitalHotham StreetHospital
- Centre Street DentalCentre StreetDentist
- McDonalds PharmacyPharmacy
- Michael Hayward Physiotherapist / PhysiopointBarker StreetPhysiotherapist
- North Coast RadiologyCentre StreetClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 564
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 50.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 28° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 370 mm · ~46 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 330 mm · ~41 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 140 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 202 mm · ~25 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 37 proposals
August 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 TEAK STREET CASINO 2470Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Residential Accommodation44 LAUREL AVENUE CASINO 2470Under Assessment
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure22 FIGTREE DRIVE CASINO 2470Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure57 LENNOX STREET CASINO 2470Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises8 CASSINO DRIVE CASINO 2470Additional Information Requested
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport21-25 HICKEY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport21-25 HICKEY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport21-25 HICKEY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool30 FAIRWAY DRIVE CASINO 2470Determined
- Subdivision53 HOTHAM STREET CASINO 2470Under Assessment
- Subdivision13A SIMPSON PARADE CASINO 2470Under Assessment
- Caravan park; Hours of operation and trading115 JOHNSTON STREET CASINO 2470Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation58 STAPLETON AVENUE CASINO 2470Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure186 WALKER STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Residential Accommodation48 PRATT STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure45 FARLEY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Demolition; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading106 NORTH STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureU 2 2 FERRIER COURT CASINO 2470Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 WHEAT STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 DIARY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport73 HOTHAM STREET CASINO 2470Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 FERGUSSON STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)153 CANTERBURY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure15 DURACK CIRCUIT CASINO 2470Determined
- Signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign; Recreation facility (indoor)82-94 BARKER STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Supporting Development137 JOHNSTON STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure203 CENTRE STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10940 SUMMERLAND WAY CASINO 2470Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development124 LENNOX STREET CASINO 2470Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 WEST STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development18 BARLING STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool203 CENTRE STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development70 HICKEY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport44 LAUREL AVENUE CASINO 2470Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 DIARY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 FRANCES STREET CASINO 2470Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 BOUNDARY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
2025· 8 proposals
November 2025
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)1 FERRIER COURT CASINO 2470Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure53A SEXTONVILLE ROAD CASINO 2470Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool20 JOHNSTON STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Subdivision4 BENT STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 BRUTON STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure89 FARLEY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 DIARY STREET CASINO 2470Determined
October 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structureVICTORY CAMP ROAD CASINO 2470Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Avoid the area. Check signage. Halstead Drive CASINO closed until further notice.Halstead Drive09 Nov 2025 – 09 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Casino Post Office102 Barker Street CasinoSHR
- Casino Railway Station and yard groupNorth Coast railway CasinoSHR
- Old Casino Railway StationCasino-Murwillumbah railway CasinoSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.9 km away).
Coalition 70.5%Labor 29.5%
11.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Casino WestLabor 27.2% · Coalition 72.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Casino NorthLabor 33.2% · Coalition 66.8% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- CasinoLabor 29.9% · Coalition 70.1% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- Casino SouthLabor 26.1% · Coalition 73.9% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- Fairy HillLabor 21.9% · Coalition 78.0% TPP (2025)8.8 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Richmond Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.