Casino, NSW 2470 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Casino is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2470, home to 10,930 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lismore local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 569 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,930
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,044 /week
- Median personal income
- $591 /week
- Median family income
- $1,340 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Richmond Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Page
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $280 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Casino Public School
- Casino West Public School
- Casino High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 38 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 144 bus stops
- Casino Shopping Plaza, Canterbury St
- Casino Post Office, Barker St
- Presbyterian Church, Hickey St
- North St At Hickey St
- Casino Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 14 pubs and bars
- 28 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 48.3% of the 6,034 resolvable premises in Casino. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 32.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 11.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 48.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,472 across postcode 2470 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 435 violent offences, 257 theft, 198 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Casino?
Casino (NSW 2470) had 10,930 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Richmond Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Casino?
The median advertised rent in Casino is $280/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Casino?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Casino covering government sectors. Nearest include: Casino Public School (0.5 km), Casino West Public School (1.4 km), Casino High School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Casino?
Casino is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (48.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Casino?
Across postcode 2470, 1,472 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (435), theft (257), other (198). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Casino?
145 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Casino centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 38 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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