Casino
Low prices, detached housing and an older age profile define Casino more than commuter convenience. The median house price is $465,000, 84.8% of homes are separate houses and the median age is 43, which is 3.0 years above the national figure. Compared with nearby Lismore or Kyogle, Casino reads as an inland service town with a stronger value proposition than amenity-led growth. Household income sits at the 14.8th percentile, so affordability is central to demand.
Population
10,930
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,044/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
73
Median House
$465K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
Casino suits buyers who want land and lower entry costs rather than apartment choice. Separate houses make up 84.8% of dwellings, while apartments are only 5.4%, so the stock is heavily family-house oriented. The median house price is $465,000, below the 2025 price-history peak of $470,000, and 49.1% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms. Mortgage costs sit at $1,300 monthly and 28.8% of income, so repayments look more manageable because prices are modest relative to local incomes.
For Buyers
Casino suits buyers who want land and lower entry costs rather than apartment choice. Separate houses make up 84.8% of dwellings, while apartments are only 5.4%, so the stock is heavily family-house oriented. The median house price is $465,000, below the 2025 price-history peak of $470,000, and 49.1% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms. Mortgage costs sit at $1,300 monthly and 28.8% of income, so repayments look more manageable because prices are modest relative to local incomes.
For Investors
Investor appeal is yield-led but needs vacancy caution. Renting covers 33.0% of households, higher than the 28.7% with a mortgage, and the median rent is $280 weekly. Vacancy is 6.6%, so tenant selection and property quality matter because supply is not as tight as in lower-vacancy markets. Development activity is active, with 58 applications in 12 months, while migration is balanced with 46 net internal and 23 net overseas movers annually.
Development Activity
Total DAs
372
Last 12 Months
73
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+43.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Casino iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Mary's Catholic College
7-12 · 425 students
St Mary's Primary School
K-6 · 606 students
Casino High School
7-12 · 567 students
Casino Public School
P-6 · 428 students
Casino West Public School
P-6 · 157 students
Demographics
Casino has 10,930 residents with a median age of 43, sitting 3.0 years above the national benchmark. Overseas-born residents are 6.1%, which is 15.5 percentage points below the national level, and university attainment is 12.8%, 17.3 percentage points below national. English ancestry is the largest listed group at 4,501 people, followed by Irish at 1,283 and Scottish at 887. Household size averages 2.3, slightly lower than national by 0.2.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.8%
Houses
8.2%
Townhouse
5.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is detached, owned and modestly priced. The price history moved from $460,000 in 2024 to $470,000 in 2025, a 2.2% lift, with the latest price equal to the peak and 0.0% below it. Outright ownership is 38.3%, higher than the 28.7% with a mortgage and the 33.0% renting share. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 49.1%, while 4-plus bedrooms are 25.8%, so the market favours established family houses rather than compact apartments.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$280
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$591
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.6%
Unoccupied
301
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.5%
Couples, no children
7,826
Total families
Economy & Employment
Casino's job base is service and production oriented. Healthcare is the largest industry at 23.0%, followed by manufacturing at 12.5%, education at 11.5%, retail at 7.5% and construction at 6.5%. Labourers are the largest occupation group with 930 workers, above community and personal service at 578. The unemployment rate is 5.7% and participation is 43.3%. SEIFA readings are low, with IEO decile 1, IRSD decile 1, IRSAD decile 1 and IER decile 2, so economic resources sit slightly higher than education and occupation measures.
Unemployment
6.2%
Labour Force
5,188
Unemployed
323
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.5%
Part-time
34.8%
Participation
43.3%
Employed
3,594
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.8%
Postgraduate
1.8%
Born Overseas
6.1%
Dwellings
4,260
Transport to Work
Daily life in Casino is car-dependent. Public transport accounts for only 0.3% of work trips vs 87.5% by car driver, and walking or cycling is 4.4%, so access to shops, schools and work is easier with a vehicle. The school base has 5 campuses across Catholic and Government sectors, led by St Mary's Catholic College with ICSEA 985 and 425 enrolments, St Mary's Primary at 981 and 606, and Casino High at 866 and 567. ICSEA ranges from 756 to 985, while IRSAD decile 1 points to below-average advantage.
Drive
87.5%
Public Transport
0.3%
Walk / Cycle
4.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.51%/yr
(+39 people/yr)
EstablishedCasino is on a slow-growth, aging path rather than a rapid expansion cycle. The trend forecast is 0.51% a year, equal to about 39 people annually, and the medium path moves from 7,610 in 2026 to 7,804 in 2031. Migration is balanced, with average net internal migration of 46 people and net overseas migration of 23 people each year. Age shift is the clearer signal: senior share is up 6.9 compared with a young share fall of 3.5, while gentrification is scored 0 and labelled Not gentrifying.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+23
Net Internal / yr
+46
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Casino compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casino a good suburb to live in?
Casino can work well for buyers wanting affordability, space and a regional town setting. The median house price is $465,000 and 84.8% of homes are separate houses, but car access matters because only 0.3% commute by public transport.
What is the median house price in Casino?
The median house price in Casino is $465,000. Recent price history shows $460,000 in 2024 and $470,000 in 2025, a 2.2% rise, with the latest price sitting at the recorded peak.
What schools are in Casino?
Casino has 5 local schools: St Mary's Catholic College, St Mary's Primary School, Casino High School, Casino Public School and Casino West Public School. ICSEA ranges from 756 to 985 across Catholic and Government options.
Is Casino safe?
Safety should be checked street by street rather than assumed from one suburb-wide figure. Casino has 10,930 residents, 87.5% of workers drive and 4.4% walk or cycle, so traffic, lighting and proximity to town facilities matter.
Is Casino good for property investment?
Casino is more of an income and affordability play than a fast-growth market. Renters make up 33.0% of households, median rent is $280 weekly and vacancy is 6.6%, so pricing and property condition are important.
How is Casino's population changing?
Casino is growing slowly and aging. The trend forecast is 0.51% a year, about 39 people annually, with the medium path moving from 7,610 in 2026 to 7,804 by 2031.
Is there much development in Casino?
Development activity is noticeable, with 58 applications in the past 12 months. Recent examples include sheds and 1 dwelling house, so activity looks more incremental than high-density redevelopment.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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