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Cassilis NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cassilis, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Cassilis NSW is 278 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cassilis is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Cassilis is $180 per week ($780 per month). Cassilis has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Cassilis has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cassilis is $1,138.

There were 2 recorded offences in Cassilis in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Cassilis Population

residents (Census 2021)

Cassilis Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$687/wk

$35,724 per year

#5697 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,138/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Cassilis Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (138) Female 49.6% (136)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

278 people · 983.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,666

Family income/wk

Cassilis Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cassilis Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.8% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.2% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Cassilis Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Cassilis Religion

Anglican

33.0%

No Religion

28.7%

Catholic

22.6%

Not stated

9.3%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Baptist

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Cassilis Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Cassilis Employment

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Employed full-time

43.9% 87 people

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Employed part-time

14.6% 29 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 7 people

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Not in labour force

37.9% 75 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Cassilis Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.8%

Bachelor Degree

36.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Cassilis Occupation

Managers

36.2%

Professionals

18.8%

Labourers

14.5%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Clerical & Administrative

5.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Cassilis Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

23.1%

Engineering

16.9%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Education

15.4%

Health

10.8%

Management & Commerce

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Cassilis Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Cassilis Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Cassilis Marital Status

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Married

52.4% 110

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Separated

1.9% 4

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Divorced

5.7% 12

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Widowed

5.7% 12

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Never married

34.3% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Cassilis Ancestry

Australian

42.0%

English

29.1%

Scottish

9.4%

Irish

8.0%

German

4.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Italian

1.1%

Filipino

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Other

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Cassilis School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.2%

Secondary — Government

25.5%

Pre-school

17.0%

Primary — Catholic

12.8%

Vocational Education

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cassilis Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.9% 29

✅

No need for assistance

94.1% 466

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Cassilis Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.6% 54

—

Not a volunteer

72.4% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Cassilis Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Cassilis How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

52.7%

Walked only

21.6%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Car (passenger)

6.8%

Other

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Cassilis Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.0%

2 vehicles

42.6%

3 vehicles

22.3%

4+ vehicles

18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Cassilis Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.4%

2 bedrooms

16.0%

3 bedrooms

41.5%

4 bedrooms

22.3%

5 bedrooms

10.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Cassilis Population Mobility

5.7%

moved in the last year

24.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Cassilis Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

464

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Cassilis Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Cassilis Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Cassilis Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.8%

Couple — no children

30.0%

Couple — no children under 15

10.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Cassilis Military Service

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Previously served

2.0% 4

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Never served

98.0% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Cassilis Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 21

—

Did not provide

89.2% 173

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Cassilis Children Ever Born

No children

18.0%

1 child

9.8%

2 children

36.1%

3 children

26.2%

4 children

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Cassilis When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Cassilis Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

8.5%

30+ hours

18.6%

Did not do domestic work

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Cassilis Household Size

1 person

27.3%

2 persons

36.4%

3 persons

10.1%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

8.1%

6+ persons

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Cassilis Where Residents Moved From

Same address

232

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Cassilis Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Cassilis Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Cassilis Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Cassilis

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,195/wk

Rent share 13.1%

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Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

Finley

Income: $636/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

Berrigan

Income: $586/wk Rent: $173/wk Save: $7/wk

Cassilis vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Allgomera

Pop: 139 Income: $481/wk Rent: $130/wk

Barwang

Pop: 139 Income: $942/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bowman

Pop: 139 Income: $659/wk Rent: $260/wk

Hopkins Creek

Pop: 139 Income: $486/wk Rent: $550/wk

Joadja

Pop: 139 Income: $991/wk Rent: $380/wk

Oakhampton Heights

Pop: 139 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cassilis

What is the population of Cassilis NSW?

The population of Cassilis NSW is 278 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Cassilis is ranked #6,182 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Cassilis?

The median personal income in Cassilis NSW is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.Cassilis is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Cassilis?

Median rent in Cassilis NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 13.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cassilis ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Cassilis?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cassilis NSW is $1,138. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Cassilis?

The median age in Cassilis NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Cassilis a good suburb to live in?

Cassilis is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 278.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10843. All dollar figures in AUD.