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Casuarina NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Casuarina NSW is 3,256 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Casuarina is $983 per week ($51,116 per year). Median rent in Casuarina is $635 per week ($2,752 per month). Casuarina has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Casuarina has a population density of 1215.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Casuarina is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Casuarina is $2,500.

There were 35 recorded offences in Casuarina in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (20 offences).

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Casuarina Population

residents (Census 2021)

Casuarina Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$983/wk

$51,116 per year

#1320 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$635/wk

$2,752 per month

#160 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Casuarina Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (1,613) Female 50.5% (1,648)

Population Density

1215.8

people per km²

3,256 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,551

Family income/wk

Casuarina 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)

Casuarina Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.4% 330 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.6% 487 dwellings

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

Casuarina Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

England

5.8%

Brazil

0.6%

Canada

0.4%

Germany

0.3%

Chile

0.2%

India

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

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

Casuarina Religion

No Religion

47.5%

Catholic

23.3%

Anglican

14.5%

Not stated

5.5%

Pentecostal

2.9%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Casuarina Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.0%

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

Casuarina Languages Spoken at Home

Other

25.8%

Portuguese

18.2%

German

16.7%

Spanish

15.2%

Italian

9.1%

Greek

6.1%

Afrikaans

4.5%

French

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Casuarina Employment

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Employed full-time

36.9% 834 people

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Employed part-time

30.9% 698 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 77 people

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Not in labour force

28.8% 651 people

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

Casuarina Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.8%

Certificate III/IV

26.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

11.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.7%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Casuarina Occupation

Professionals

33.6%

Managers

20.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

12.2%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Labourers

4.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.0%

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

Casuarina Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.7%

Health

16.2%

Engineering

11.8%

Society & Culture

11.6%

Architecture & Building

11.5%

Education

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Creative Arts

5.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Information Technology

1.4%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

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

Casuarina Dwelling Types

Separate house

81.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

18.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Casuarina Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

0.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Casuarina Marital Status

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Married

59.0% 1,449

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Separated

2.9% 72

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Divorced

8.8% 216

🕊️

Widowed

2.3% 56

👤

Never married

27.1% 665

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Casuarina Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

28.0%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

8.9%

Other

6.1%

German

3.4%

Italian

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Dutch

1.4%

New Zealander

1.0%

Welsh

0.9%

South African

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Casuarina School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.6%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

Pre-school

12.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.7%

Secondary — Government

10.6%

Secondary — Catholic

10.0%

Vocational Education

8.7%

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

Casuarina Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 179

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 6,067

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

Casuarina Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.8% 446

—

Not a volunteer

81.2% 1,921

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Casuarina Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.1%

$300-$449/mo

0.8%

$450-$599/mo

0.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.6%

$800-$999/mo

1.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Casuarina How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.2%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

3.3%

Bicycle

0.9%

Bus

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Truck

0.4%

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

Casuarina Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.7%

1 vehicle

27.9%

2 vehicles

50.8%

3 vehicles

13.8%

4+ vehicles

5.8%

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

Casuarina Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.1%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

29.2%

4 bedrooms

39.4%

5 bedrooms

11.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.4%

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

Casuarina Population Mobility

17.9%

moved in the last year

53.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Casuarina Indigenous Population

2.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

144

Indigenous residents

6,133

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Casuarina Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

200

Asthma

101

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Casuarina Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Casuarina Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.8%

Couple — no children

23.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Casuarina Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 6

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Previously served

2.6% 61

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Never served

97.2% 2,306

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Casuarina Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.2% 287

—

Did not provide

87.8% 2,071

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Casuarina Children Ever Born

No children

26.2%

1 child

11.6%

2 children

37.4%

3 children

19.3%

4 children

4.5%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Casuarina When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

132

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Casuarina Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

33.4%

15–29 hours

15.1%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

17.6%

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

Casuarina Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

14.4%

4 persons

24.6%

5 persons

9.9%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Casuarina Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,556

Moved from NSW

219

Moved — same area (SA2)

166

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

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

Casuarina Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.6%

Step family — no other children

9.8%

Blended family — no other children

1.7%

Intact family — other children present

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Casuarina Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 35 total

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Casuarina Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $2,327/wk

Median Rent $635/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Casuarina

Your weekly income

≈ $10,084/month

Median rent $635/wk

Left after rent $1,692/wk

Rent share 27.3%

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Income: $951/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $185/wk

Casuarina vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Nirimba Fields

Pop: 1,632 Income: $1,159/wk Rent: $410/wk

Crescent Head

Pop: 1,633 Income: $674/wk Rent: $320/wk

Dolls Point

Pop: 1,633 Income: $996/wk Rent: $451/wk

Fingal Bay

Pop: 1,635 Income: $573/wk Rent: $390/wk

Boolaroo

Pop: 1,636 Income: $768/wk Rent: $400/wk

Wickham (NSW)

Pop: 1,637 Income: $1,135/wk Rent: $470/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Casuarina

What is the population of Casuarina NSW?

The population of Casuarina NSW is 3,256 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1215.8 people per km².Casuarina is ranked #2,260 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Casuarina?

The median personal income in Casuarina NSW is $983 per week, or $51,116 per year.The median household income is $2,327 per week.Family income is $2,551 per week.Casuarina is ranked #1,320 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Casuarina?

Median rent in Casuarina NSW is $635 per week ($2,752 per month).Rent represents 27.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Casuarina ranks #160 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Casuarina?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Casuarina NSW is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Casuarina?

The median age in Casuarina NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Casuarina a good suburb to live in?

Casuarina is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,256.The median income is $983/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.3% 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: 10850. All dollar figures in AUD.