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 $485K 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 991
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 979
- Casino High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 888
- Casino Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 875
- Casino West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 746
Nearby (within 10km)
- Casino Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 975
- Leeville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 933
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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 15,590 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Casino?
In Casino, the median house price is $485K and the median unit price is $369K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
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 896 (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.