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Casino

NSW 2470 • Rest of NSW

10,930
Population (2021)
$30,732
Median Income
80.03 km²
Area
49m
Elevation
Country TownNorthern RiversAgriculturalRiverside

About Casino

Casino serves as a rural centre in the Northern Rivers region, about 730 kilometres north of Sydney where the Richmond River winds through farming country. This town of roughly 10,900 residents has a straightforward country character, providing services for the surrounding agricultural community. Despite the name, there's no gambling - it derives from local Aboriginal language.

The town functions as a practical service centre rather than tourist destination. Farming families depend on its facilities, while the affordable housing attracts retirees and those seeking quiet country living. The community is friendly in that genuine country way - people help neighbours and gather at local events. The Richmond River provides fishing and recreation without the crowds of coastal towns.

Casino falls under postcode 2470 and is governed by Richmond Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clarence electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2470
Urban Area
Casino
LGA
Richmond Valley
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Clarence
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.84°, 153.03°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
80.03 km²
Elevation
49m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Canterbury Street Casino 2470 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Canterbury Street Casino 2470 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Casino, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Casino Railway Station and yard group
North Coast railway Casino • SHR #01111
Casino Post Office
102 Barker Street Casino • SHR #01405
Clarence River Road Bridge
State Highway 16 Tabulam • SHR #01461
Old Casino Railway Station
Casino-Murwillumbah railway Casino • SHR #01216

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$280
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,914
Census 2021
10,930
▲ 0.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,324
Income 2021
$30,732
▲ 21.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,262
Born Overseas 600

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 162
  • 2. Philippines 86
  • 3. New Zealand 83
  • 4. Nepal 21
  • 5. United States 19
  • 6. Scotland 17
  • 7. Germany 16
  • 8. Netherlands 16
  • 9. South Africa 13
  • 10. Papua New Guinea 12
  • 11. Thailand 12
  • 12. Italy 11
  • 13. Malaysia 9
  • 14. India 7
  • 15. Ireland 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,667
English 4,501
Irish 1,283
Australian Aboriginal 1,055
Scottish 887
German 421
Italian 209
Filipino 115
Dutch 84
Chinese 43

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,456
Both parents born in Australia
685
Both parents born overseas
661
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.6%
No Religion
32.3%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
637 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,498 (13.7%)
15-19 years
609 (5.6%)
20-24 years
671 (6.1%)
25-34 years
1,209 (11.1%)
35-44 years
1,032 (9.4%)
45-54 years
1,141 (10.4%)
55-64 years
1,288 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,404 (12.8%)
75-84 years
993 (9.1%)
85+ years
440 (4.0%)

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