Casey
Casey City Council is one of the three fastest growing municipalities in Australia. It is also a young municipality, with around 70 percent of its residents aged under 40. Casey spans a large geographic region, from the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, through residential and farm land, to a number of small coastal villages. Around 30 percent of its population was born overseas.
Population: 214,960
Cultural diversity: Around 30.3 percent of people living in Casey were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Casey from:
- England (4.0%)
- Sri Lanka (2.3%)
- India (2.2%)
- New Zealand (2.1%)
- Mauritius (1.1%)
Main suburbs:
- Endeavour Hills
- Cranbourne
- Berwick
- Narre Warren
- Tooradin
Location: 40km south east of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Casey. There is one university and two Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in this municipality. To find out more about TAFEs, visit the Skills Victoria website.
Healthcare: There are three hospitals in Casey.
Major industries:
- Building construction
- Agriculture
- Building structure services
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $247,500 | $205 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $300,000 | $250 per week (3 bedroom house) |
The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.
Further information: For more information, visit the Casey City Council website.
Migration tools
Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria