Casey at a glance - our vital statistics
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Below are some of Casey's vital statistics, updated to contain data from the 2006 Census. For detailed information, visit Casey Demographics.
Population
- In the 10 years between 1997 and 2007, the Estimated Residential Population of Casey increased from 154,000 to 230,000. This is an increase of 33%
- The City of Casey is Victoria’s most populous municipality. The population is estimated at 240,000, or 79,000 households (February 2009 estimate)
- Victorian government projections indicate that Casey's population reach 375,000 by 2026, making it bigger than Canberra is today
- About 146 people (52 new households) move in every week, equivalent to 7,600 people (2,700 households) every year
Who We Are
- 29% of Casey’s population is aged under 18 compared to 23% in Metropolitan Melbourne
- 65,000 (30%) of Casey residents were born overseas. The top 4 countries of origin are the United Kingdom (11,000 or 5%) and Sri Lanka, India, and New Zealand (Approximately 5,000 or 2% from each)
- Approximately 53% of dwellings in Casey are being purchased by residents, 23% are owned by the residents, and 17% are rented
- Approximately 29% of Casey residents are Catholic, 13% are Anglican, and 4% are Muslim
Mature Aged People
- 24,500 of Casey’s population is aged 60 years and over. This is 11% of the population, compared to 17% in Metropolitan Melbourne
- Approximately 3,500 residents receive Home and Community Care services, totalling over 135,000 hours of service every year, delivered by 130+ field staff and 200+ volunteers
- 80,000 meals on wheels are delivered each year
Employment
- 20% of employed Casey residents work in the manufacturing industry, 13% work in retail, and 10% work in construction
- 18% of employed Casey residents are technicians or trade workers, 16% are clerical or administrative workers, and 12% are professionals
- 26% of employed Casey residents work within Casey, 20% work in Greater Dandenong, and 9% work in Monash
- 42, 516 people are employed within Casey, and 61% of those workers also live in Casey
Education
- Approximately 23,000 of Casey residents are attending primary school and 17,000 are attending secondary school. This adds up to 18.4% of Casey’s population
- Approximately 5,000 (2.3%) of Casey residents are attending University and an equivalent number are attending TAFE
- About 19% of Casey residents have a vocational qualification as their highest level of education, 10% of Casey residents have a Bachelor degree or higher qualification and 7% have a Diploma or Advanced diploma
- Our major tertiary education institutions are The Chisholm Institute of TAFE, with centres in Berwick and Cranbourne, and the Monash University campus in Berwick
Geography
- Casey covers about 410 square kilometres, and with the proposed 2009 Urban Growth Boundary extension over half this land is within the urban area
- Casey is approximately 45 km to the South-East from the Melbourne CBD by road
- The Northern edge of Casey is in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges (The suburbs of Lysterfield South, Narre Warren North, and Harkaway)
- Casey has large areas of highly productive farmland (Devon Meadows, Clyde, Pearcedale, Five Ways, and Junction Village)
- The Southern Edge of Casey is Westernport, where there are several coastal villages (Tooradin, Blind Bight, Cannons Creek, Warneet)
- Casey has a number of established suburbs that make up the residential and commercial centre (Doveton, Endeavour Hills, Hallam, Hampton Park, Narre Warren)
- Casey also contains a large area of suburbs that are recently developed or rapidly developing (Narre Warren South, Berwick, Cranbourne, Cranbourne North, Cranbourne South, Lynbrook, Lyndhurst)
History
- The township of Berwick was established in 1854 and the township of Cranbourne in 1857
- Casey is the traditional home of the Mayone Bulluk clan of the Boonwurrung People
- The City of Casey was established in 1994 through the merging of the City of Berwick, most of the City of Cranbourne, and the Churchill Park Drive Estate from the City of Knox
Environment
- Western Port has wetlands of international significance serving as a roosting site for rare and endangered migratory wading birds; many species migrate to the area each year from as far away as China and Japan
- Approximately 5% of Casey’s original eco-systems remain today
- On average, a resident of Casey emits approximately 11 tonnes of greenhouse gases per year. About 37% of this is generated through energy use in our homes, and 30% from transport
Transport
- Casey has 5 Train stations on 2 train lines. Hallam, Narre Warren, and Berwick stations are on the Pakenham line, and Merinda Park and Cranbourne are on the Cranbourne line. Two new train stations are planned for the Cranbourne line to service growth areas
- 61% of Casey households own more than 2 cars, compared to 49% in Metropolitan Melbourne
- 76% of workers who live in Casey commute by car, 6% use public transport, and 1% walk or ride a bicycle. This compares to 65%, 10%, and 4% respectively in Metropolitan Melbourne
Business
- Casey is home to approximately 14,900 businesses including 800 home based businesses
- The major sectors are Retail (2,000 businesses), Industrial / Wholesale (700) and Agriculture (600)
- Horse training and racing is a significant industry in Casey. Cranbourne is one of the largest training areas in Melbourne
