Casuarina at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
3,256
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Casuarina.
The postcode for Casuarina is 2487 (NSW).
Casuarina (2487) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Casuarina has roughly 3,256 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Casuarina scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Casuarina's population at 3,256, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,256
Median age
41
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$635/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
3,256
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
132
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Casuarina.
Local schools for Casuarina
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Government School Catchment
Kingscliff High School
Kingscliff Public School
Cudgen Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Casuarina.
- What is the Casuarina postcode?
- Casuarina is in the 2487 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- Where is Casuarina?
- Casuarina is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2487, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Casuarina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $635.
- What schools are in Casuarina?
- There are 15 schools serving Casuarina on this page, including Kingscliff High School, Kingscliff Public School, Cudgen Public School.
- How walkable is Casuarina?
- Casuarina has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Casuarina?
- Casuarina is close to Kings Forest, Cudgen, Kingscliff, Duranbah, Bogangar.
- What is the population of Casuarina?
- The population of Casuarina is approximately 3,256 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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