Casino
With 10,930 residents spread across 85.42 sq km, Casino has a low-density, detached-housing profile shaped more by regional services than metropolitan commuting. The median age is 43, which is 3 years above the national figure, while 84.8% of homes are separate houses. Household income sits at the 14.8th percentile nationally, helping explain the suburb's practical price sensitivity. Compared with nearby Lismore, Casino feels more small-town and industrial, with healthcare, manufacturing and education accounting for 23.0%, 12.5% and 11.5% of jobs.
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
74
Casino suits buyers prioritising space, established services and manageable recurring costs over apartment living. Separate houses account for 84.8% of dwellings, while 49.1% have 3 bedrooms and 25.8% have 4 or more, so family-sized stock is more common than compact formats. Typical housing commitments are represented by a $1,300 monthly mortgage and $280 weekly rent, with mortgage costs at 28.8% of household income compared with 26.8% for rent. That difference reflects the suburb's lower household incomes, which sit at the 14.8th percentile nationally. Compared with denser centres, Casino has more detached stock, but buyers should inspect flood exposure, insurance and commute needs at the exact address.
For Buyers
Casino suits buyers prioritising space, established services and manageable recurring costs over apartment living. Separate houses account for 84.8% of dwellings, while 49.1% have 3 bedrooms and 25.8% have 4 or more, so family-sized stock is more common than compact formats. Typical housing commitments are represented by a $1,300 monthly mortgage and $280 weekly rent, with mortgage costs at 28.8% of household income compared with 26.8% for rent. That difference reflects the suburb's lower household incomes, which sit at the 14.8th percentile nationally. Compared with denser centres, Casino has more detached stock, but buyers should inspect flood exposure, insurance and commute needs at the exact address.
For Investors
Rental demand has a mixed risk profile. About 32.4% of households rent, and weekly rent is $280, while vacancy is 6.6%, a relatively loose level compared with tightly held regional markets. That vacancy buffer can reduce immediate rent pressure, but it may also make tenant selection and pricing more sensitive to property condition. Casino has seen 74 development applications over 12 months, including a 2-dwelling attached dual occupancy, which could gradually expand choice. The growth outlook is modest at 0.51% annually and migration is Balanced, so an investor should favour durable demand from healthcare, education and local services rather than rely on rapid capital growth. Separate houses comprise 84.8%, supporting family rental stock, but maintenance and insurance need careful budgeting.
Development Activity
Total DAs
388
Last 12 Months
74
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+39.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Casino
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Casino has an older, more locally settled profile than many growth corridors. Median age is 43, 3 years above the national figure, and 80.3% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period, while turnover was 19.7%. Overseas-born residents make up 6.1%, 15.5 percentage points below the national comparison, and university qualifications are held by 12.8%, 17.3 points below national levels. English ancestry is reported by 4,501 residents and Irish ancestry by 1,283, reinforcing the Anglo-leaning pattern. Average household size is 2.3, 0.2 below the national comparison, with couples without children forming 42.7% of families. Compared with Lismore, Casino's profile is less university-oriented and more settled.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.8%
Houses
8.2%
Townhouse
5.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Casino's housing base is strongly detached and family-oriented, which keeps the local market closer to regional-house patterns than apartment-led centres. Separate houses make up 84.8%, compared with 5.4% apartments and 8.2% semi-detached dwellings. The largest bedroom group is 3 bedrooms at 49.1%, followed by 4 or more at 25.8%; only 4.2% are 0 or 1 bedroom. Tenure is split between 37.6% owned outright, 28.2% mortgaged and 32.4% rented, so outright ownership is higher than mortgage occupancy but renting remains substantial. Mortgage costs are $1,300 monthly and 28.8% of household income, compared with $280 weekly rent and 26.8% of income. Compared with Lismore, the stock is more house-dominant.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $280.
$500
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $550 · units $380
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
31.1%
Couples with children
42.7%
Couples, no children
24.3%
Single parent
2,790
Total families
Economy & Employment
Casino's employment base is anchored by essential services and production rather than a large professional sector. Healthcare is the largest industry at 23.0% with 491 workers, followed by manufacturing at 12.5% and education at 11.5%; retail contributes 7.5% and construction 6.5%. Labourers are the largest occupation group at 930 people, ahead of community and personal service workers at 578 and trades at 497. Unemployment is 5.2% and participation is 46.8%, while the full-time rate is 54.8%. Household income sits at the 14.8th percentile. SEIFA IEO is decile 1, IER is decile 2, IRSD is decile 1 and IRSAD is decile 1, all below mid-ranking deciles, which fits the 12.8% university qualification rate and high labourer share. Compared with larger regional hubs, this mix creates resilience through local services but fewer professional pathways.
Unemployment
5.2%
Labour Force
4,117
Unemployed
216
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
54.8%
Part-time
37.3%
Participation
46.8%
Employed
3,901
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.8%
Postgraduate
1.8%
Born Overseas
6.1%
Dwellings
4,260
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented and service-based. About 81.5% of residents drive to work, compared with 0.3% using public transport, 4.1% walking or cycling and 6.9% working from home, so households needing transit may need to plan trips carefully. Casino has 3 local government schools covering primary and secondary years, giving families access to both stages within the suburb; enrolment zones should still be checked against the exact address. The median age of 43 is above the national figure by 3 years, and volunteering reaches 13.6%, supporting a more settled civic rhythm. Socioeconomic conditions are challenging, with IRSAD in decile 1 and 10.4% needing assistance. Safety should be assessed street by street by inspecting the immediate area at different times and reviewing current local information, since conditions can vary across 85.42 sq km. Compared with larger nearby centres, the density of 128.0 people per sq km suits residents who value local access over extensive public transport.
Drive
81.5%
Public Transport
0.3%
Walk / Cycle
4.1%
Work from Home
6.9%
Population Forecast
+0.51%/yr
(+39 people/yr)
EstablishedCasino's outlook is gradual rather than boom-led. The annual trend is 0.51%, with migration classified as Balanced, while population change across the wider area is 7.1% over 10 years. The 0.51% annual trend is modest compared with high-growth regional corridors. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share has risen 6.9 percentage points, the young share has fallen 3.5 points and the working-age share has declined 2.1 points. Rents have grown 38.9%, but affordability moved from 46.9 in 2011 to 45.0 in 2021 and is labelled Stable. Gentrification is currently scored 0 and staged as Not gentrifying, despite a separate shift score of 36 and Early signs label, so redevelopment should be read as selective rather than transformational. The 74 development applications in 12 months support incremental change, not rapid population growth.
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 suit households seeking detached homes, local schools and regional-service access. It has 10,930 residents, 84.8% separate houses and 81.5% car commuting, so it fits buyers comfortable with a car-led lifestyle more than transit-oriented living.
What is the median house price in Casino?
Check a current sales source for Casino's median house price before making an offer. The suburb is house-heavy, with 84.8% separate houses, while weekly rent is $280, so house and unit medians should be compared separately.
What schools are in Casino?
Casino has 3 government schools covering primary and secondary years. Confirm the enrolment zone for the exact address, because access can differ by street and nearby catchments are not interchangeable compared with the broader regional school network.
Is Casino safe?
Safety is best checked at street level rather than assumed from a suburb label. Inspect the exact area at different times and review current local police information before committing; Casino covers 85.42 sq km, so conditions can vary more than a single rating suggests.
Is Casino good for property investment?
Casino may suit a cautious investor seeking regional rental demand rather than rapid growth. About 32.4% of households rent, vacancy is 6.6% and the annual trend is 0.51%, so tenant demand and property quality matter more than assuming above-average capital gains compared with boom markets.
How is Casino's population changing?
Casino is on an Aging trajectory rather than a youthful expansion path. Population change across the wider area is 7.1% over 10 years, the annual trend is 0.51% and senior share has risen 6.9 percentage points, while migration is Balanced compared with a clearly inflow-led profile.
Is Casino seeing new development?
Development activity is active but appears incremental: Casino has seen 74 applications over 12 months, including a 2-dwelling attached dual occupancy. That volume is more consistent with gradual renewal than a sudden supply surge, so assess each site's flood, access and infrastructure constraints.
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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