Casino
NSW 2470 · Richmond Valley
10,930 (2021) → 10,883 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Casino is a stable suburb in Richmond Valley, NSW 2470, about 585km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $499K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 46km inland. Casino has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 12/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2470 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.48%), Philippines (0.79%), New Zealand (0.76%), Nepal (0.19%), USA (0.17%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.41%), Filipino (0.26%), Tagalog (0.26%), Nepali (0.19%), German (0.17%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 912 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 985
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 981
- Casino High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 866
- Casino Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 860
- Casino West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 756
Nearby (within 10km)
- Casino Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 979
- Leeville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 953
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Casino
Is Casino safe?
Casino has a residential safety score of 12/100, 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 12,178 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Casino?
In Casino, the median house price is $499K and the median unit price is $374K. Median weekly house rent is $540.
How far is Casino from Sydney CBD?
Casino is about 585.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Casino?
Casino has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 890 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Casino?
Casino has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.