Casino, New South Wales facts for kids
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Walker Street shopping precinct in Casino
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| Population | 12,298 (2021 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2470 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Richmond Valley Council | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Clarence | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Page | ||||||||
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Casino is a town in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales, Australia. About 12,298 people lived here in 2021. The town sits on the Richmond River. It is also where the Bruxner Highway and Summerland Way roads meet.
Casino is about 726 kilometers (451 miles) north of Sydney. It is also 228 kilometers (142 miles) south of Brisbane.
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What is Casino known for?
Casino is the main town for the Richmond Valley Council. This is a local government area.
The town started in 1840. Two cattle farmers, George Robert Stapleton and Mr. Clay, set up a cattle station. They named it Cassino after a place in Italy. Today, Casino has a special "sister city" link with that Italian village.
Casino is one of Australia's biggest beef centers. It is a key place for the large cattle industry. The town calls itself the "Beef Capital" of Australia. It also helps support the farms in the area.
Every year, Casino celebrates "Casino Beef Week". This festival celebrates the town's beef industry. It usually happens in May.
The Richmond River flows through the town. It separates South Casino from the rest of the town.
How is the weather in Casino?
Casino has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, wet summers. The winters are mild and quite dry.
| Climate data for Casino Airport AWS (28º53'S, 153º04'E, 21 m AMSL) (1995–2024 normals and extremes) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 43.2 (109.8) |
45.7 (114.3) |
39.6 (103.3) |
34.3 (93.7) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.0 (87.8) |
28.8 (83.8) |
36.3 (97.3) |
40.2 (104.4) |
40.7 (105.3) |
44.1 (111.4) |
42.5 (108.5) |
45.7 (114.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.6 (87.1) |
29.8 (85.6) |
28.4 (83.1) |
26.0 (78.8) |
23.1 (73.6) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.8 (69.4) |
22.7 (72.9) |
25.8 (78.4) |
27.6 (81.7) |
29.0 (84.2) |
30.2 (86.4) |
26.2 (79.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.1 (66.4) |
18.9 (66.0) |
17.7 (63.9) |
14.1 (57.4) |
10.6 (51.1) |
8.2 (46.8) |
6.6 (43.9) |
7.1 (44.8) |
10.3 (50.5) |
13.4 (56.1) |
15.8 (60.4) |
17.8 (64.0) |
13.3 (55.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 11.4 (52.5) |
11.0 (51.8) |
9.0 (48.2) |
4.4 (39.9) |
0.6 (33.1) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
4.3 (39.7) |
6.0 (42.8) |
9.0 (48.2) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 128.0 (5.04) |
156.3 (6.15) |
144.5 (5.69) |
66.8 (2.63) |
80.6 (3.17) |
70.5 (2.78) |
32.2 (1.27) |
40.9 (1.61) |
33.8 (1.33) |
68.0 (2.68) |
104.5 (4.11) |
131.1 (5.16) |
1,060.1 (41.74) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 9.2 | 9.9 | 11.5 | 8.4 | 7.4 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 7.2 | 8.7 | 9.7 | 92 |
| Average afternoon relative humidity (%) | 54 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 44 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Average dew point °C (°F) | 17.8 (64.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
16.8 (62.2) |
14.5 (58.1) |
11.2 (52.2) |
9.1 (48.4) |
6.6 (43.9) |
6.1 (43.0) |
8.8 (47.8) |
11.2 (52.2) |
14.2 (57.6) |
16.2 (61.2) |
12.6 (54.6) |
| Source: Bureau of Meteorology (1995-2024 normals and extremes) | |||||||||||||
Who lives in Casino?
In 2021, there were 12,298 people living in Casino.
- About 11.5% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most people (84.2%) were born in Australia.
- The next most common country of birth was England (1.5%).
- Most people (87.5%) spoke only English at home.
How do people get around in Casino?
Train Travel
Casino railway station is on the main train line. This line connects Sydney and Brisbane. You can catch the daily XPT train from Sydney to Casino. There is also a daily XPT service to and from Brisbane.
In the 1920s, a train line to Bonalbo was started but never finished.
Miniature Railway
There is a fun Miniature Railway next to the Casino Golf Club. It runs on Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM. The track is 2.5 kilometers long. There is also a museum at the end of the line. A full trip usually takes about 25 minutes.
Bus Services
Northern Rivers Buslines runs buses to nearby towns like Lismore and Kyogle. There is also a bus service to Tenterfield on some weekdays. Casino Bus Service runs buses around the town itself.
What schools are in Casino?
- Casino High School
- Casino Public School
- Casino West Public School
- St. Mary's Primary School
- St. Mary's Catholic College School
- Casino Christian Community School
What are some important places in Casino?
Casino has several places that are important for their history:
- 102 Barker Street: Casino Post Office
- Casino-Murwillumbah railway: Old Casino railway station
- North Coast railway: Casino railway station
Has Casino been in movies or TV shows?
Yes, Casino has been a filming location!
- The TV show The Gods of Wheat Street was partly filmed here in 2014.
- A Coca-Cola TV ad was filmed in Casino in 2018. It used the Richmond Dairies factory and a local shop.
Who are some famous people from Casino?
Many notable people have connections to Casino:
- Ian Callinan (born 1937), a High Court judge
- Stan Coster (1930−1997), a singer-songwriter
- Jeff Fatt (born 1953), a musician and actor from The Wiggles
- Matt King (born 1980), a rugby league player
- Mark McGowan (born 1967), a politician
- Chris Munce (born 1969), a horse racing jockey
- Michael Robotham (born 1960), a crime novelist
- Cody Walker (born 1990), a rugby league player
