Casey
ACT 2913 · Unincorporated ACT
6,471 (2021) → 6,734 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Casey is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2913, about 13km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Casey are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 44/100, and is about 115km inland. Casey has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2913 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (6.92%), China (2.86%), Pakistan (1.79%), England (1.75%), Philippines (1.64%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.31%), Punjabi (3.31%), Urdu (2.36%), Hindi (1.79%), Bengali (1.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- St John Paul II CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1089
- Ngunnawal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1049
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1085
- Gold Creek SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1052
- Margaret Hendry SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1054
- Taqwa SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1099
- Aunty Agnes Shea High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1051
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1095
- Amaroo SchoolCombined · Government · 3kmICSEA 1070
- Burgmann Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1165
- Gungahlin CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1061
- Palmerston District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1077
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Casey
Is Casey safe?
Casey has a residential safety score of 95/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,731 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Casey from Canberra CBD?
Casey is about 13.1 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 51 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Casey?
Casey has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Casey?
Casey has a transport score of 44/100 and 18 bus stops.