Casuarina, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CasuarinaNew South Wales |
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 Casuarina
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 2,678 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2487 |
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) |
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) |
| Location | 105 km (65 mi) SSE of Brisbane |
| LGA(s) | Tweed Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Tweed |
| Federal Division(s) | Richmond |
Casuarina is a cool town in Australia! It's located in the northeastern part of New South Wales, which is a state in Australia. This town is part of an area called the Tweed Shire.
Who Lives in Casuarina?
In 2016, a survey called the Census counted the people living in Casuarina. It found that 2,678 people called Casuarina home.
Age and Gender
About half of the people were female (50.2%) and half were male (49.8%). The average age of people in Casuarina was 35 years old. This is a little younger than the average age for all of Australia, which was 37.
Where People Come From
Most people living in Casuarina were born in Australia. About 80.7% of residents were born there. Other people came from different countries. The next biggest groups were from England (4.2%) and New Zealand (3.9%). Some people also came from the United States of America, South Africa, and Scotland.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Casuarina speak English at home. About 92.4% of residents use English as their main language. A few other languages are spoken too. These include Italian, German, Portuguese, Balinese, and Maltese.
