Cassilis Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Cassilis Compares
Cassilis vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cassilis | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $180 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,138 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Cassilis is a locality 234 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2329. It falls within the Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region. The local government area is Upper Hunter Shire.
According to the 2021 Census, Cassilis has a population of 278 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 13 (4.7% of residents).
Housing in Cassilis includes a median weekly rent of $180, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,138, with 98 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cassilis scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Cassilis is served by Cassilis Public School.
Cassilis is part of the Upper Hunter statistical area in New South Wales.
Cassilis Details
| Postcode | 2329 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 278 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $687/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $180 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,138 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 983.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 98 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -32.0169074 |
| Longitude | 150.0136617 |
| Distance from Sydney | 234 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Upper Hunter |
| Local Government | Upper Hunter Shire |
| Federal Electorate | New England |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 56 (20.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 25 (9.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 61 (21.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 61 (21.9%) |
| 65+ years | 64 (23.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 37 (13.3%) |
| Asthma | 29 (10.4%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 11 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 11 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (3.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 16 (17.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 40 (42.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 38 (40.4%) |
Schools in Cassilis
Suburbs Near Cassilis
Same Postcode (2329)
More Cassilis Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.