Moving to Cassilis NSW 2329
What the official numbers say about living in Cassilis — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $180 a week, against a median household income of $1,375 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Cassilis shrank 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (350 → 278 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, Scotland, England.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Cassilis scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (48% of workers), while 35% work from home.
Nearest airport: Coolah Airport, 47.5 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 235 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Cassilis, most often seen first: Musk Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · White-winged Chough · Striated Pardalote · Eastern Rosella.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Cassilis, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassilis here | 278 | — | 6/10 | 20% |
| Merriwa | 1,825 | — | 2/10 | 29% |
| Coolah | 1,262 | — | 3/10 | 21% |
| Gulgong | 2,680 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Upper Hunter Shire — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of New England — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2329 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Cassilis profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $180 a week.
The population fell 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 350 people to 278. It sits about 235 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Upper Hunter Shire council, and the federal seat is New England.
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