North Casino
A household income at the 73.9th percentile nationally sits alongside SEIFA scores in decile 1 on three of four indexes, a genuine tension that shapes North Casino. The suburb's 1,000 residents spread across 28.87 square kilometres, yielding a density of 34.6 people per km2, far below the urban norm. Every dwelling here is a separate house, 68.9% have four or more bedrooms, and only 5.1% of households rent. Median age is 43, three years above national, and 85.9% of residents stayed put across a five-year period, pointing to a deeply settled, owner-occupier community rather than a transient one.
Population
1,000
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,968/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
13
Median House
$930K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price sits at $930,000, rising from $900,000 in 2024 to $955,000 in 2025, a 6.1% gain over one year. Every dwelling in the suburb is a separate house, so buyers are not competing across apartment or semi-detached segments. The bedroom profile heavily favours large homes, with 68.9% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms and 26.2% having three bedrooms, making this well suited to families. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, which is below the 30% stress threshold despite median prices above state averages for rural NSW. Outright owners account for 39.2% of households, compared with 55.6% on a mortgage and just 5.1% renting, signalling a mature owner base with limited investment churn.
For Buyers
The median house price sits at $930,000, rising from $900,000 in 2024 to $955,000 in 2025, a 6.1% gain over one year. Every dwelling in the suburb is a separate house, so buyers are not competing across apartment or semi-detached segments. The bedroom profile heavily favours large homes, with 68.9% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms and 26.2% having three bedrooms, making this well suited to families. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, which is below the 30% stress threshold despite median prices above state averages for rural NSW. Outright owners account for 39.2% of households, compared with 55.6% on a mortgage and just 5.1% renting, signalling a mature owner base with limited investment churn.
For Investors
The 5.1% renter share is very low compared with most NSW suburbs, which limits the tenant pool for investors. Weekly rent of $350 against a $955,000 median implies a gross yield near 1.9%, modest even for regional markets. Vacancy sits at 3.1%, above the 2% equilibrium threshold. Net overseas migration averages a positive 31 persons annually, while internal migration runs at negative 62, leaving the suburb in slow net decline. Development activity recorded 13 applications in the past 12 months, primarily sheds and a dual occupancy, indicating limited new supply pressure. The low renter share and modest yield mean the investment case here depends mainly on capital growth, which has run at 6.1% in the most recent year.
Development Activity
Total DAs
67
Last 12 Months
13
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+30.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in North Casino iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Casino Christian School
K-12 · 354 students
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3.0 years above the national figure, and the suburb's trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 4.9 points while the working-age share fell 2.7 points over the decade. Only 7.0% of residents were born overseas, which is 14.6 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the suburb's Anglo-Celtic character. English ancestry leads at 438 residents, followed by Irish at 122, Scottish at 107, German at 55 and Italian at 53. University qualifications reach 19.0%, which is 11.1 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with the trades and service occupations that dominate local employment. Average household size is 3.1, a full 0.6 above the national average, pointing to the large-family households that fill those four-plus-bedroom homes.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
All 100% of dwellings in North Casino are separate houses, with no apartments or semi-detached recorded, a stock profile that is rare compared with most NSW suburban markets. The bedroom distribution skews large: 68.9% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 26.2% have three, so small-footprint options are essentially absent. Median house price reached $955,000 in 2025, up 6.1% from $900,000 in 2024, with a CAGR of 6.1% over the one-year measured period. Tenure is owner-dominated: 39.2% own outright and 55.6% hold a mortgage, while only 5.1% rent, a ratio that sits well below the state average for renters. Mortgage-to-income at 20.3% and rent-to-income at 17.8% both sit below the financial stress benchmarks, giving current occupiers meaningful headroom.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$793
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.1%
Unoccupied
10
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.5%
Couples, no children
895
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare and Education together account for 30.1% of local employment (15.2% and 14.9% respectively), reflecting the suburb's role within the broader Casino service region. Manufacturing is the third-largest sector at 11.1%, followed by Construction at 8.7% and Retail at 7.7%. By occupation, Community and Personal services lead at 77 workers, followed closely by Labourers at 76, Managers at 71 and Professionals at 67. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, broadly in line with national benchmarks, and the participation rate of 65.6% is near average. Real income grew 17.1% over the decade, yet the SEIFA IRSAD decile ranks at 1, the lowest national tier, because absolute income levels and accumulated assets remain below national norms. The IER score of 935 (decile 2) captures the limited economic resource base relative to most Australian communities.
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
63.3%
Part-time
32.5%
Participation
65.6%
Employed
501
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.0%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
7.0%
Dwellings
309
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 91.3% of residents driving to work, compared with a national average where public transport accounts for roughly 10-15% of commutes, reflecting the rural setting across 28.87 square kilometres. Walking and cycling account for just 1.9% of trips. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families travel to Casino and surrounding towns for education. Crime data is not available for this suburb. The IRSAD decile of 1 and IRSD decile of 1 both place North Casino in the lowest national advantage tier, meaning access to services and economic resources ranks below most Australian suburbs. Volunteering is notable at 18.7% of residents, above typical urban rates, and housing stress is low: both mortgage-to-income at 20.3% and rent-to-income at 17.8% remain within comfortable bounds for current occupiers.
Drive
91.3%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.18%/yr
(+22 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth averages 0.18% annually, adding roughly 22 persons per year, well below the national average rate. The broader statistical area's historical population ran from 12,280 in 2023 to 12,282 in 2025, essentially flat. Medium forecasts project the surrounding population rising to 12,572 by 2031, a modest 2.4% increase over five years. The primary growth driver is overseas migration at a net positive 31 per year, offset by internal outflow of 62, leaving the suburb in mild net population pressure. Rent growth was a notable 36.6% over the measurement period, outpacing income growth of 17.1%, which tightened affordability even as the affordability trend is technically classified as improving from 49.0% in 2011 to 46.5% in 2021. Gentrification registers not gentrifying, consistent with a slow-growth, low-turnover community.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+31
Net Internal / yr
-62
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How North Casino compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Casino a good suburb to live in?
North Casino suits established families seeking large homes on generous land in a rural setting. The median age is 43, all dwellings are separate houses with 68.9% having four-plus bedrooms, and 85.9% of residents stayed put over five years. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 1 signals limited access to services and resources compared with most NSW suburbs, so trade-offs around proximity to healthcare and education need consideration.
What is the median house price in North Casino?
The median house price reached $955,000 in 2025, up 6.1% from $900,000 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 20.3%, which stays below the 30% financial stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $350 for the small 5.1% of households that rent.
What schools are in North Casino?
No schools are recorded within the North Casino suburb boundary in this dataset. The suburb's population of around 1,000 is served by schools in nearby Casino, which is the main service centre for the region. University qualifications among residents reach 19.0%, which is 11.1 percentage points below the national average.
Is North Casino safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for North Casino in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, the suburb ranks at SEIFA IRSAD decile 1, placing it among the most disadvantaged nationally, which can correlate with higher crime rates in comparable communities, though local conditions vary. The high residential stability at 85.9% of residents remaining over five years suggests a settled community.
Is North Casino good for property investment?
The investment fundamentals are modest. Weekly rent of $350 against a $955,000 median gives a gross yield near 1.9%, and vacancy at 3.1% is above equilibrium. The renter pool is very small at 5.1% of households, limiting tenant demand. Capital growth ran at 6.1% in the most recent year, which is the primary return driver. Net internal migration is negative at 62 per year, partially offset by 31 overseas arrivals annually.
How is North Casino's population changing?
Growth is slow at 0.18% annually, adding roughly 22 persons per year. The 10-year population change was 3.9%, well below national growth rates. The suburb is on an aging trajectory, with the senior share rising 4.9 points over the decade. Overseas migration contributes a net positive 31 per year, but internal outflow of 62 per year results in minimal net growth overall.
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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