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Casula NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Casula NSW is 16,584 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Casula is $645 per week ($33,540 per year). Median rent in Casula is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Casula has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Casula has a population density of 2345.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Casula is Fiji. The most common religion is Catholic (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Casula is $2,167.

There were 231 recorded offences in Casula in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (84 offences).

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Casula Population

residents (Census 2021)

Casula Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$645/wk

$33,540 per year

#6354 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Casula Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (8,146) Female 50.9% (8,441)

Population Density

2345.0

people per km²

16,584 people · 7.1 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,917

Family income/wk

Casula 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)

Casula Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.3% 1,326 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.7% 1,883 dwellings

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

Casula Country of Birth

Australia

81.3%

Fiji

4.7%

India

3.9%

China

2.3%

Egypt

1.9%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

1.4%

England

1.2%

Greece

1.1%

Indonesia

1.1%

Croatia

1.1%

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

Casula Religion

Catholic

28.1%

Islam

24.2%

No Religion

13.7%

Eastern Orthodox

9.0%

Not stated

8.2%

Hinduism

5.9%

Anglican

5.8%

Other Religions Tot

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Casula Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

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

Casula Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

46.6%

Other

14.7%

Vietnamese

8.6%

Hindi

8.3%

SAL Tot

5.7%

Greek

5.6%

Macedon

5.3%

Spanish

5.1%

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

Casula Employment

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Employed full-time

30.0% 3,361 people

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Employed part-time

16.2% 1,812 people

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Unemployed

4.6% 519 people

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Not in labour force

49.2% 5,502 people

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

Casula Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.3%

Certificate III/IV

30.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.5%

Postgraduate Degree

10.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Casula Occupation

Professionals

29.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.8%

Managers

13.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Labourers

5.2%

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

Casula Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.5%

Engineering

16.7%

Health

12.2%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Education

9.9%

Information Technology

6.1%

Architecture & Building

4.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.8%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

0.8%

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

Casula Dwelling Types

Separate house

74.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

20.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Casula Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.6%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Casula Marital Status

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Married

50.7% 6,633

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Separated

3.3% 437

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Divorced

7.2% 944

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Widowed

5.0% 654

👤

Never married

33.7% 4,408

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Casula Ancestry

Other

32.3%

Australian

14.0%

English

11.8%

Lebanese

8.5%

Indian

6.5%

Italian

6.5%

Chinese

4.8%

Vietnamese

4.0%

Greek

3.7%

Filipino

2.7%

Macedonian

2.5%

Irish

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Casula School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.0%

Secondary — Government

19.4%

Vocational Education

11.2%

Secondary — Catholic

10.5%

Pre-school

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

8.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.2%

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

Casula Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.0% 2,500

✅

No need for assistance

92.0% 28,687

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

Casula Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

8.0% 982

—

Not a volunteer

92.0% 11,278

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Casula Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.6%

$300-$449/mo

1.2%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

2.4%

$800-$999/mo

3.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Casula How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.3%

Did not go to work

24.9%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Train

2.3%

Truck

1.1%

Walked only

1.1%

Bus

0.9%

Other

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Bicycle

0.1%

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

Casula Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.0%

1 vehicle

31.1%

2 vehicles

37.7%

3 vehicles

15.7%

4+ vehicles

8.6%

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

Casula Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

38.7%

4 bedrooms

37.9%

5 bedrooms

8.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.7%

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

Casula Population Mobility

9.9%

moved in the last year

33.0%

moved in the last 5 years

7.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Casula Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

390

Indigenous residents

31,182

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Casula Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

875

Diabetes

570

Asthma

459

Arthritis

386

Heart disease

343

Lung condition

217

Stroke

156

Kidney disease

146

Cancer

145

Dementia

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

Casula Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Casula Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.9%

Couple — no children under 15

24.5%

Couple — no children

14.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Casula Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 17

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 9

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Previously served

0.9% 109

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Never served

98.9% 12,191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Casula Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.2% 1,607

—

Did not provide

86.8% 10,612

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Casula Children Ever Born

No children

31.5%

1 child

12.2%

2 children

28.7%

3 children

16.9%

4 children

7.6%

5+ children

3.1%

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

Casula When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

173

1961–1970

438

1971–1980

634

1981–1990

1,187

1991–2000

1,461

2001–2010

1,601

2011–2015

907

2016

275

2017

142

2018

148

2019

129

2020

2021

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

Casula Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.1%

5–14 hours

21.6%

15–29 hours

10.9%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

39.9%

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

Casula Household Size

1 person

17.1%

2 persons

23.9%

3 persons

19.5%

4 persons

19.8%

5 persons

11.1%

6+ persons

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Casula Where Residents Moved From

Same address

13,971

Moved from NSW

1,151

Moved — same area (SA2)

214

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

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

Casula Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.6%

Step family — no other children

6.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.6%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Other couple — children only

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Casula Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 231 total

Theft

Assault

Other Against Person

Other Against Property

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Traffic

Drug Offences

Weapons

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Casula Schools

schools nearby

government

976

avg ICSEA score

13,115

total students

Hurlstone Agricultural High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 934 students

1147

ICSEA

Amity College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 2,588 students

1096

ICSEA

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 646 students

1088

ICSEA

Glenfield Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 470 students

1070

ICSEA

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 400 students

1062

ICSEA

Dalmeny Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 671 students

1012

ICSEA

Al Amanah College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 939 students

1012

ICSEA

Glenwood Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 216 students

988

ICSEA

Casula Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 660 students

980

ICSEA

Prestons Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 586 students

962

ICSEA

Liverpool Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 562 students

960

ICSEA

Casula High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,281 students

957

ICSEA

Mainsbridge School Government

Combined · U · 125 students

949

ICSEA

Liverpool West Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 668 students

920

ICSEA

Cartwright Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 241 students

920

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Casula Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,730/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.0%

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

If you earn X in Casula

Your weekly income

≈ $7,497/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,280/wk

Rent share 26.0%

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Casula vs State & National Average

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Pop: 8,305 Income: $758/wk Rent: $650/wk

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Pop: 8,336 Income: $814/wk Rent: $450/wk

Kingscliff

Pop: 8,355 Income: $778/wk Rent: $490/wk

Warriewood

Pop: 8,379 Income: $1,060/wk Rent: $750/wk

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Pop: 8,384 Income: $1,081/wk Rent: $740/wk

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Pop: 8,423 Income: $855/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Casula

What is the population of Casula NSW?

The population of Casula NSW is 16,584 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2345.0 people per km².Casula is ranked #223 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Casula?

The median personal income in Casula NSW is $645 per week, or $33,540 per year.The median household income is $1,730 per week.Family income is $1,917 per week.Casula is ranked #6,354 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Casula?

Median rent in Casula NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 26.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Casula ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Casula?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Casula NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Casula?

The median age in Casula NSW is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Casula a good suburb to live in?

Casula is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 16,584.The median income is $645/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.0% 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: 10851. All dollar figures in AUD.