Casino Surrounds
Statistical Area - sa2

Casino Surrounds has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Casino Surrounds' population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was around 7,665 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 284 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,381. The growth was inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 7,595 in June 2024 and an additional 163 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 1.9 persons per square kilometer. Casino Surrounds' growth rate of 3.8% since the 2021 Census surpassed both its SA3 area (0.2%) and SA4 region, indicating its status as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed about 55.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a 2021 base year are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. With demographic trends favoring regional areas, Casino Surrounds is projected to increase by 1,520 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, marking an 18.7% total gain over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Casino Surrounds recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Casino Surrounds has recorded approximately 16 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 83 homes have been approved, with a further 5 approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, 4 new residents per year arrived per dwelling constructed.

This has led to supply lagging demand, resulting in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new properties is $453,000. In terms of commercial development, $2.6 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating limited focus on such developments compared to residential. When compared to the Rest of NSW, Casino Surrounds records about three-quarters the building activity per person and places among the 28th percentile nationally, suggesting more limited housing choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes.

This is also below the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations. Recent building activity has consisted entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 603 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Future projections indicate Casino Surrounds will add 1,432 residents by 2041. However, at current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Casino Surrounds has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Reynolds Road Industrial Precinct, Northern Rivers Rail Trail - Casino to Bentley Section, Colley Park Upgrade, and Casino CBD Masterplan. The following list details those most relevant.

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Casino Surrounds shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Casino Surrounds has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 4.2% as of June 2025. The area employs 3,321 residents, with an unemployment rate 0.5% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation is lower at 51.7%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 4.1 times the regional level. Accommodation & food services are under-represented, at 4.5% compared to Rest of NSW's 7.8%.

In a 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 4.8%, employment by 3.5%, leading to a 1.2 percentage point fall in unemployment rate. Meanwhile, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Casino Surrounds' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.4% over five years and 12.1% over ten years.

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

Casino Surrounds had a median income among taxpayers of $40,088 and an average level of $45,915 in the financial year 2022. This was below the national average. Rest of NSW had median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively during this period. By March 2025, estimates suggest Casino Surrounds' median income would be approximately $44,337 and the average around $50,782, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Casino Surrounds fall between the 7th and 10th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows that 27.6% of Casino Surrounds' population (2,115 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to regional levels where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 87.6% income retention, total disposable income ranks at just the 14th percentile nationally.

Casino Surrounds is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Casino Surrounds, as per the latest Census evaluation, 98.0% of dwellings were houses while 1.9% consisted of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's dwelling composition of 86.8% houses and 13.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Casino Surrounds stood at 50.0%, with mortgaged properties making up 34.6% and rented dwellings comprising 15.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,304, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,452. The median weekly rent in Casino Surrounds was recorded at $250, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $300. Nationally, Casino Surrounds' mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Casino Surrounds has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.2% of all households, including 26.0% couples with children, 34.2% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.8%, with lone person households at 24.8% and group households comprising 3.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 13.5%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 10.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (34.9%).

Educational participation is high at 30.2%, including primary education (12.8%), secondary education (10.1%), and tertiary education (1.7%). There are currently 10 schools operating within Casino Surrounds, educating approximately 354 students. The educational mix includes 9 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. Local school capacity is limited at 4.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.3, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis shows 348 active transport stops operating within Casino Surrounds, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 43 individual routes, providing collectively 468 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 204 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 66 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per individual stop.

Health performance in Casino Surrounds is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Casino Surrounds, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 47% of the total population (~3,571 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.9%) and mental health issues (8.9%). A majority (62.2%) report being free from medical ailments, similar to the Rest of NSW figure (61.9%). As of 2016-2020, 23.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,812 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Casino Surrounds exceed average levels, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Casino Surrounds was found to have a below-average level of cultural diversity, with 86.3% of its population being citizens, 92.0% born in Australia, and 97.4% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Casino Surrounds is Christianity, accounting for 60.5% of the population, compared to 52.4% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestral groups in Casino Surrounds are Australian (33.3%), English (32.1%), and Irish (10.0%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have different representations: Australian Aboriginal is slightly overrepresented at 4.5% (vs regional 4.6%), Scottish is also overrepresented at 8.2% (vs regional 8.5%), while German is nearly equal at 3.5% (vs regional 3.4%).

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

Casino Surrounds' median age of 48 years is notably higher than Rest of NSW's 43 and significantly exceeds the Australian median of 38. The age profile indicates that individuals aged 55-64 are particularly prominent, comprising 16.5% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up only 9.3%. This concentration of 55-64 year-olds is considerably higher than the national average of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 9.7% to 10.5%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 18.4% to 16.5% and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 13.2% to 12.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Casino Surrounds' age profile will undergo significant changes by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age cohort projected to expand considerably, increasing by 276 people (52%) from 531 to 808. Conversely, the number of individuals in the 55 to 64 age range is expected to decrease by 10.