Casuarina, NSW 2487 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Casuarina is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2487, home to 3,256 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tweed local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 660 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,256
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,327 /week
- Median personal income
- $983 /week
- Median family income
- $2,551 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Tweed
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $635 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Kingscliff High School
- Kingscliff Public School
- Cudgen Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Casuarina Way Opp Cudgerie Ct
- Casuarina Way After Cudgerie Ct
- Casuarina Way After Ocean Av
- Casuarina Way Opp Ocean Av
- Casuarina Way At Ebony Ct
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 13 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 18 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 45.1% of the 1,787 resolvable premises in Casuarina. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 45.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 6.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 12.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 812 across postcode 2487 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 192 violent offences, 189 theft, 118 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Casuarina?
Casuarina (NSW 2487) had 3,256 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Tweed local government area.
What is the median rent in Casuarina?
The median advertised rent in Casuarina is $635/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Casuarina?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Casuarina covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kingscliff High School (2.5 km), Kingscliff Public School (3.3 km), Cudgen Public School (3.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Casuarina?
Casuarina is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (45.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Casuarina?
Across postcode 2487, 812 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (192), theft (189), other (118). 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 Casuarina?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Casuarina centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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