Casey
A young, high-growth profile defines Casey: 6,471 residents have a median age of 32, while 49.6% hold university qualifications and household income sits at the 94.6th percentile. Its 75.6% separate-house share and 58.2% mortgage tenure point to a family-oriented mortgage belt rather than an apartment market. Compared with more established Ngunnawal, Casey's development profile is newer, with 5.33% annual growth and overseas migration as the primary driver. The 32.3% overseas-born share is 10.7 percentage points above the national level, helping explain the suburb's younger, expanding profile.
Population
6,471
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,680/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Casey suits buyers seeking newer detached or semi-detached housing, with 75.6% separate houses, 22.5% semi-detached dwellings and only 1.9% apartments. Larger households are supported by the bedroom mix: 44.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 38.0% have 3 bedrooms. The median house price is not stated, so the $2,167 monthly mortgage reference is more useful for budgeting than an assumed purchase figure. Mortgage repayments equal 18.7% of household income, while household income ranks at the 94.6th percentile nationally, above the national distribution. Compared with apartment-focused parts of Canberra, Casey is more suited to buyers prioritising space, but 80.9% car use should be included in total housing costs.
For Buyers
Casey suits buyers seeking newer detached or semi-detached housing, with 75.6% separate houses, 22.5% semi-detached dwellings and only 1.9% apartments. Larger households are supported by the bedroom mix: 44.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 38.0% have 3 bedrooms. The median house price is not stated, so the $2,167 monthly mortgage reference is more useful for budgeting than an assumed purchase figure. Mortgage repayments equal 18.7% of household income, while household income ranks at the 94.6th percentile nationally, above the national distribution. Compared with apartment-focused parts of Canberra, Casey is more suited to buyers prioritising space, but 80.9% car use should be included in total housing costs.
For Investors
Casey presents a higher-growth investment profile, although returns still depend on the purchase price because no median house price is stated. Rents average $502 a week, 29.7% of households rent, and vacancy is 3.9%, giving investors a practical starting point for tenant-demand and cash-flow checks. Planning activity is modest, with 2 development applications recorded over 12 months, so the immediate pipeline appears smaller than the suburb's growth trajectory. The annual forecast trend is 5.33%, driven primarily by overseas migration, which can broaden the renter pool. Compared with a mature, low-growth market, Casey has stronger expansion signals, but investors should test yield, insurance, rates and resale depth rather than rely on growth alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
20
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Casey's demographic profile is younger than the national pattern: the median age is 32, or 8.0 years below the national comparison, while 49.6% have university qualifications, 19.5 percentage points above the national level. Overseas-born residents make up 32.3%, 10.7 points above nationally, with Punjabi, Mandarin and Urdu among the leading recorded languages at 114, 104 and 82 people. Families are prominent: 58.6% of couples have children, average household size is 2.9, and 27.6% are couples without children. English ancestry counts 1,735 and Indian ancestry 521. Casey's younger, family-weighted profile contrasts with nearby established Ngunnawal. A 72.2% stay rate suggests most residents remain locally, while 27.8% turnover keeps the population changing.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
75.6%
Houses
22.5%
Townhouse
1.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Casey's housing is strongly detached and family-sized. Separate houses account for 75.6% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 22.5% and apartments just 1.9%; 44.7% have 4 or more bedrooms and 38.0% have 3 bedrooms. Compared with apartment-led Canberra areas, this mix favours households seeking space, consistent with 58.6% of couples having children and an average household size of 2.9. Tenure is mortgage-heavy: 58.2% are buying with a mortgage, compared with 11.7% owning outright and 29.7% renting. The $2,167 monthly mortgage reference equals 18.7% of household income, while weekly rent is $502. Casey therefore reads as a newer mortgage-belt market, with affordability decisions tied closely to rates and commuting costs.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$502
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,349
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.9%
Unoccupied
90
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
58.6%
Couples with children
27.6%
Couples, no children
13.0%
Single parent
1,784
Total families
Economy & Employment
Casey's employment base is closely tied to Canberra's public-sector and service economy. Public administration accounts for 32.0% of industry employment, followed by healthcare at 12.8%, professional and technical services at 11.6%, education at 9.9% and construction at 6.9%. That mix helps explain household income at the 94.6th percentile and labour-force participation of 81.4%. Professionals lead occupations at 1,032 people, ahead of managers at 661 and clerical and administrative workers at 650. Unemployment is 3.5%, and 70.1% of employed residents work full time. Compared with lower-income areas, Casey combines stronger income capacity with a specialised workforce, although public administration exposure links household conditions to Canberra's government employment cycle.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
3,905
Unemployed
135
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
70.1%
Part-time
24.4%
Participation
81.4%
Employed
3,770
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.6%
Postgraduate
18.0%
Born Overseas
32.3%
Dwellings
2,203
Transport to Work
Casey's practical liveability is shaped by car dependence and very high socioeconomic advantage. About 80.9% of residents drive, compared with 1.7% using public transport and 1.2% walking or cycling, while 10.6% work from home. At 2.62 square kilometres and 2,467.5 people per square kilometre, the suburb is compact but still oriented around private-vehicle access. SEIFA places Casey in decile 10 for both IRSD and IRSAD, with scores of 1,096 and 1,114, placing it in the highest national decile for low disadvantage and overall advantage. Families should check enrolment zones and nearby Gungahlin education options by exact address. For safety decisions, use current ACT Police updates rather than infer risk from socioeconomic standing.
Drive
80.9%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
10.6%
Population Forecast
+5.33%/yr
(+359 people/yr)
High GrowthCasey is classified as high growth, with an annual forecast trend of 5.33% and a trajectory labelled "Growing (all ages)". Overseas migration is the primary driver, fitting the suburb's 32.3% overseas-born population and median age of 32. Across the wider area, population change runs at 334.3% over 10 years, while rent growth is 3.5%. Casey is in a higher-growth, New development phase rather than a gentrifying one: the gentrification score is 0 and the stage is also described as Not gentrifying. This points to expansion led by new housing and migration, not established-area reinvention.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+55
Net Internal / yr
-88
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Casey compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casey a good suburb to live in?
Casey can suit households wanting newer, family-sized housing and strong incomes. The median age is 32, 58.6% of couples have children and household income ranks at the 94.6th percentile. The trade-off is transport: 80.9% drive and only 1.7% use public transport, so check commute times and vehicle costs.
What is the median house price in Casey?
Casey's median house price is not stated, so use recent comparable sales and current listings. Buyers can test affordability against the $2,167 monthly mortgage reference and $502 weekly rent. The housing mix is 75.6% separate houses, so dwelling type and land component can materially affect the final price.
What schools are in Casey?
For Casey addresses, school access is determined through ACT Education enrolment zones and nearby Gungahlin options. Check the exact address before buying or renting, particularly for a family-heavy area where 58.6% of couples have children and the average household size is 2.9.
Is Casey safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not stated, so Casey should not be judged as safe solely from its socioeconomic profile. Check current ACT Police incident information for the street and time period you are considering. Casey's SEIFA IRSD and IRSAD scores are both decile 10, signalling high socioeconomic advantage but not replacing crime checks.
Is Casey good for property investment?
Casey may suit investors seeking growth and rental exposure, but the purchase price must be tested carefully because no median house price is stated. Weekly rent is $502, vacancy is 3.9%, renting is 29.7%, and the annual forecast trend is 5.33%, driven by overseas migration. Compare yield, rates, insurance and future supply before committing.
How is Casey's population changing?
Casey's current population is 6,471. The wider-area trajectory is labelled Growing (all ages), with an annual forecast trend of 5.33% and overseas migration as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 334.3% over 10 years, while the suburb's median age is 32. Together, those indicators point to a young, expanding profile.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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