Moving to Casino NSW 2470
What the official numbers say about living in Casino — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $1,044 a week.
About 66% of homes are owner-occupied and 32% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Casino grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,570 → 10,930 people).
Around 64% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Australian Indigenous, Filipino, Tagalog.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Casino scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Casino Station, 550 m west.
Nearest railway halt: Old Casino Railway Station, 800 m north-east.
Nearest airport: Casino Airport, 2.7 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 584 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 13 parks — see them all on the Casino profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Mary's Primary School 200 m · North Coast TAFE Casino 800 m · Casino West Public School 900 m · Casino Public School 950 m · Casino High School 1.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths Metro 700 m · Aldi 700 m · Coles 700 m
Parks and reserves: Colley Park 250 m · Edwards Park 400 m · Green on Barker Street 800 m · Memorial Park 900 m · McAuliffe Park 950 m · Webb Park 950 m · Coronation Park 1000 m · Queen Elizabeth Park 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Casino, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australasian Purple Swamphen · Black Swan · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Grey Teal.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Casino, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casino here | 10,930 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| South Lismore | 1,775 | — | 1/10 | 13% |
| Kyogle | 2,248 | — | 1/10 | 35% |
| Girards Hill | 1,318 | — | 3/10 | 30% |
| North Lismore | 754 | — | 2/10 | 17% |
| Lismore | 3,656 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| East Lismore | 4,980 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Richmond Valley — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Page — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2470 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Casino profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week, and about 32% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 10,570 people to 10,930. It sits about 584 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Casino Station station is roughly 0.6 km away. Local government is Richmond Valley council, and the federal seat is Page.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: South Lismore · Kyogle · Girards Hill · North Lismore · Lismore · East Lismore.
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