Casino
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Casino is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Casino's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 12,325, reflecting a growth of 27 people since the 2021 Census which reported 12,298 inhabitants. This increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 12,290 in June 2024 and an additional 134 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 88 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.6% of overall population gains recently. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is expected to increase by 971 persons based on current trends, marking a total increase of 7.5% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Casino according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Casino has averaged approximately 30 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 154 homes were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY-26. The average construction value of these properties is $582,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments.

In terms of commercial development, $26.3 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels compared to other areas. However, Casino records 13.0% less building activity per person than the Rest of NSW and ranks among the 56th percentile nationally, suggesting established nature and potential planning limitations despite recent acceleration in building activity. Recent construction comprises 37.0% detached dwellings and 63.0% townhouses or apartments, a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition of 86.0% houses. This trend reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 282 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts project Casino to gain 926 residents by 2041, with existing development levels aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Population forecasts indicate Casino will gain 926 residents through to 2041. Existing development levels seem aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Casino has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 28thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 13 projects likely impacting the region. Key initiatives include Colley Park Upgrade, Casino CBD Masterplan, Reynolds Road Industrial Precinct, and Casino Water and Sewer Infrastructure Project. The following details projects expected to have notable relevance:.

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Employment drivers in Casino are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Casino's workforce comprises an equal mix of white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

As of June 2025, 4,759 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate at 3.7% above Rest of NSW's rate. Workforce participation in Casino stands at 48.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing is particularly specialized, with employment share being 2.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, accounting for only 6.5% of Casino's workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 9.7%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by a decrease in labour force and employment between June 2024 and June 2025 (4.8% and 3.7%, respectively), leading to a fall in unemployment by 1.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project an increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Casino's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.5% over five years and 12.4% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Casino has lower incomes compared to national averages. The median income is $45,419 and the average is $48,977. In contrast, Rest of NSW has a median income of $49,459 and an average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for Casino as of September 2025 would be approximately $51,146 (median) and $55,153 (average). Census data reveals that incomes in Casino fall between the 7th and 12th percentiles nationally. Specifically, 29.6% of Casino's population earns within the $400 - $799 range, unlike metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is most prevalent at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Casino, with only 83.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 9th percentile nationally.

Casino is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Casino's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 86.2% houses and 13.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 86.8% houses and 13.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Casino stood at 39.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (30.6%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,452 and Australia's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Casino was $280, lower than Non-Metro NSW's $300 and Australia's national figure of $375.

Casino features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 66.1% of all households, including 22.4% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.9%, consisting of 31.3% lone person households and 2.6% group households. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

Casino faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The university qualification rate in Casino is 10.1%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (7.6%) and certificates (32.8%).

Educational participation is high at 30.1%, including primary education (12.2%), secondary education (8.4%), and tertiary education (2.1%). Six schools operate in Casino, educating approximately 2,575 students. The educational mix includes three primary schools, two secondary schools, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 20.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.3, indicating Casino serves as an educational center for the broader region.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Casino has 288 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 56 individual routes, providing a total of 837 weekly passenger trips. The city's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 129 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 119 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately two weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Casino is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Casino faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 46% (~5,657 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (10.8%) and mental health issues (9.7%). Conversely, 58.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 61.9% in the Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 24.4% (~3,003 people), compared to 22.9% in the Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors largely align with those of the general population.

The latest Census data sees Casino placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Casino's cultural diversity was found to be below average. Its population comprised 89.8% citizens, with 93.8% born in Australia and 97.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Casino, accounting for 63.6% of its population, compared to 52.4% across Rest of NSW.

In terms of ancestry, Australians made up 33.4%, English 32.3%, and Irish 9.2% of Casino's population. Notably, Australian Aboriginal were overrepresented at 6.9% in Casino (versus 4.6% regionally), while German representation was slightly lower at 3.1% (versus 3.4%). Samoan representation remained similar at 0.1%.

Casino hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Casino's median age is 43, matching Rest of NSW's figure and exceeding Australia's national average of 38 years. The age profile shows a notable percentage (9.1%) of residents aged 75-84, while the 35-44 age group is smaller at 9.8% compared to Rest of NSW. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 10.6% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort decreased from 13.9% to 12.6%, and the 65-74 group fell from 13.0% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Casino's age structure. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 22%, reaching 1,850 people from the current 1,513. Conversely, population declines are expected for the 15-24 and 5-14 cohorts.