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North Casino

NSW 2470 • New South Wales

1,000
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
28.87 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalFamily-Friendly

About North Casino

North Casino is a residential and semi-rural locality in the Richmond Valley of northern New South Wales, adjacent to the town of Casino and sharing postcode 2470 with the broader Casino district. The locality covers 28.9 square kilometres of rolling farming country and residential land on the northern reaches of Casino and recorded a population of approximately 1,000 at the 2021 census. Casino — the Richmond Valley's principal service town — sits immediately to the south and provides the area's urban services, including the area's railway station on the NSW North Coast line. The Richmond Valley's subtropical landscape of river plains, cattle farms and forested ranges provides the setting for North Casino's relaxed semi-rural character.

North Casino residents enjoy the amenities of a well-serviced regional town in an attractive subtropical setting, with the Casino town centre offering supermarkets, schools, the Casino hospital and the local meat-processing industry that underpins the Richmond Valley's economy. Casino is known for its beef industry and hosts the annual Casino Beef Week festival, one of the region's major community events. Lismore (30 km east) and Grafton (100 km south) provide additional regional services, while the Byron Bay hinterland and the Tweed Coast are within a 1.5–2 hour drive. Brisbane is approximately 228 kilometres north on the Pacific Highway, making Casino accessible for interstate travel.

North Casino falls under postcode 2470 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2470
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.93°, 152.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
28.87 km²
Elevation
0m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in North Casino for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$955K
14 sales · ▲ 2.7% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Casino
3 km
NSW TrainLink North Coast Line – services to Sydney Central (~8 hrs) and Brisbane (~3 hrs via coach connection)

Bus Services

  • Busways Northern Rivers / NSW TrainLink coach — Casino / Lismore / Grafton / Brisbane ~10 min to Casino, ~40 min to Lismore

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
716 km
By Train
~8 hrs (drive/bus ~3 km to Casino station, then NSW TrainLink North Coast Line to Central)
By Bus
~10 hrs (Greyhound/Premier coach via Pacific Highway)
By Car (Peak)
~7 hrs to Sydney via Pacific Highway and M1
By Car (Off-Peak)
~6 hr 45 min

🛣️ Casino station (3 km south) provides the nearest rail access. Brisbane is a more practical urban connection at ~228 km (~2.5 hrs by car). Ballina-Byron Airport (~80 km east) provides domestic flights.

Walkability Car Dependent

North Casino's residential areas are within cycling or driving distance of Casino's town services. The town centre has walkable retail but the broader locality requires a car for most daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
1,000
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Casino known for? +

North Casino is a residential and semi-rural locality in the Richmond Valley of northern New South Wales, adjacent to the town of Casino and sharing postcode 2470 with the broader Casino district.

How far is North Casino from Sydney CBD? +

North Casino is approximately 716 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes around ~7 hrs to Sydney via Pacific Highway and M1 during peak hour and ~6 hr 45 min off-peak. By train, the journey takes approximately ~8 hrs (drive/bus ~3 km to Casino station, then NSW TrainLink North Coast Line to Central).

Does North Casino have public transport? +

North Casino is served by Casino station (3 km, approximately null walk) on the NSW TrainLink North Coast Line – services to Sydney Central (~8 hrs) and Brisbane (~3 hrs via coach connection). Local bus services including Busways Northern Rivers / NSW TrainLink coach also connect residents to Casino / Lismore / Grafton / Brisbane.

What is the population of North Casino? +

According to the 2021 Census, North Casino has a population of approximately 1,000 residents.

Is North Casino a good place to live? +

North Casino offers a rural lifestyle in NSW. The area suits those looking for a quieter setting away from major urban centres.

What is the postcode for North Casino? +

The postcode for North Casino in NSW is 2470.

What is the median house price in North Casino? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $955,000, up 2.7% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.