Question 1

Is Casino a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Casino is a service town in the Northern Rivers along the Richmond River, long tied to the region’s cattle and agricultural industry and commonly known as the Beef Capital. Its centre mixes timber and federation-era buildings, country pubs and bakeries with quieter residential streets and some newer suburban areas on the outskirts. The town has riverfront parks, sporting clubs, regular local markets, schools and regional health services, and a regional rail station plus road links that keep it connected to surrounding farms and nearby communities.

Home to 10,930 people with a median age of 43, Casino’s community is dominated by couple families (73.7% of families) and about two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied (67.0%). Ongoing public projects are focused on transport, industrial activation and community facility upgrades, so day-to-day life tends to centre on local services and outdoor recreation. Whether Casino suits you will come down to whether a regional service town with those amenities fits the lifestyle you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Casino?

Accepted Answer

A median house price of $547,500 works out to about 10.1 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, so buying a house in Casino sits well above what local households earned at that Census. On renting, $550 a week for a house would take about 52.7% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share, while a unit at $380 a week would take about 36.4%, a sizeable share. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Casino a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Rents in Casino rose strongly over the past year, especially for units, which climbed 13.4%. House rents also increased a strong 10.0%. On the capital side, house values jumped 12.9% while unit values rose a more modest 4.2%.

For someone weighing Casino as an investment, the figures show rental income has been a strong mover this year, particularly for units, while capital growth was more pronounced for houses. Whether that balance suits your objectives and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$548K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	12.9%	4.2%
Sold Past 3 months	50	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	55	51
Average rent Past 12 months	$550	$380
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.0%	13.4%

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